Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
batuensis
ID:
253325

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 25: 20 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252657

Common Names

  • Oberonia batuensis
  • Batu Oberonia
  • Batu Oberonia Orchid

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Description

Oberonia batuensis (also called the Batu Oberonia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Indonesia. 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 batuensis 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

The flowers of Oberonia batuensis are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia batuensis 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 batuensis

Oberonia batuensis can be found in the Batu region of Indonesia.

Oberonia batuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia batuensis?

Oberonia batuensis

What is the common name of Oberonia batuensis?

Batu Oberonia

What is the natural habitat of Oberonia batuensis?

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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