Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 3: 263 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252699
Common Names
- Oberonia Cirrhifera
- Cirrhifera Oberonia
- Cirrhifera Oberonia
Description
Oberonia cirrhifera (also called Feathery Oberonia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid found in Southeast Asia. It has white flowers with a yellow lip and a yellow throat. It is found in humid forests at elevations of up to 1000 meters. It is found in India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia.
Uses & Benefits
Oberonia cirrhifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oberonia cirrhifera has small yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oberonia cirrhifera can be cultivated in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Propagation is by division or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Oberonia cirrhifera
Oberonia cirrhifera can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Oberonia cirrhifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oberonia cirrhifera?
Oberonia cirrhifera
What is the common name of Oberonia cirrhifera?
Cirrhifera Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Oberonia cirrhifera?
Oberonia cirrhifera is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and China.
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,