Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
boerlageana
ID:
253340

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Orch. Java : 243 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252672

Common Names

  • Oberonia Boerlageana
  • Boerlageana Oberonia
  • Boerlageana Oberonia

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Synonyms

  • Oberonia flava Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Oberonia boerlageana (also called the Boerlage's 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 boerlageana 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 boerlageana 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 boerlageana is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The best time to divide the plant is in the spring when the new growth begins. The seed should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Oberonia boerlageana

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

Oberonia boerlageana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia boerlageana?

Oberonia boerlageana

What is the family of Oberonia boerlageana?

Orchidaceae

Where is Oberonia boerlageana found?

Philippines

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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