Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
253317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 109 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252649

Common Names

  • Oberonia aurea
  • Golden Oberonia
  • Golden Oberonia Orchid

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Description

Oberonia aurea (also called the Golden Oberonia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It is found growing in moist forests and meadows at elevations of 1000-3000 meters. It has a single, thin, upright stem and a single, large, white flower with yellowish-green stripes.

Uses & Benefits

Oberonia aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oberonia aurea has small, white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have bright green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia aurea is a small epiphytic orchid found in tropical Asia. It is best cultivated in a well-drained medium such as bark, sphagnum moss, or perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept evenly moist but not wet. Propagation is done through division of the clump or by seed.

Where to Find Oberonia aurea

Oberonia aurea can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Oberonia aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia aurea?

Oberonia aurea

What is the common name of Oberonia aurea?

Golden Oberonia

What is the natural habitat of Oberonia aurea?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Oberonia genus

Oberonia acarus, Oberonia acaulis, Oberonia affinis, Oberonia agamensis, Oberonia agastyamalayana, Oberonia alopecurus, Oberonia anamalayana, Oberonia anguina, Oberonia angustifolia, Oberonia anthropophora, Oberonia aporophylla, Oberonia arcuata, Oberonia arisanensis, Oberonia arunachalensis, Oberonia asperula, Oberonia aurea, Oberonia austro-yunnanensis, Oberonia balakrishnanii, Oberonia bantaengensis, Oberonia batuensis, Oberonia beccarii, Oberonia bellii, Oberonia benguetensis, Oberonia bertoldi, Oberonia bicornis, Oberonia bifida, Oberonia bilobata, Oberonia boerlageana, Oberonia borneensis, Oberonia brachyphylla, Oberonia brachystachys, Oberonia brevispica, Oberonia brunnea, Oberonia brunoniana, Oberonia cardiochila, Oberonia carnosa, Oberonia cathayana, Oberonia caulescens, Oberonia cavaleriei, Oberonia celebica, Oberonia chandrasekharanii, Oberonia ciliolata, Oberonia cirrhifera, Oberonia clarkei, Oberonia claviloba, Oberonia cleistogama, Oberonia complanata, Oberonia cordata, Oberonia costeriana, Oberonia crassilabris,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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