Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
complanata
ID:
253371

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Cunn.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 1: 98 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252703

Common Names

  • Oberonia Complanata
  • Complanata Oberonia
  • Complanata Oberonia

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Synonyms

  • Oberonia fitzgeraldiana Schltr. [illegitimate]
  • Oberonia iridifolia F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Oberonia muelleriana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Oberonia flavescens D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
  • Dendrobium complanatum A.Cunn. [unknown]

Description

Oberonia complanata (also called Flattened 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 complanata 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 complanata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia complanata can be propagated by division or by seed. For division, separate the rhizomes in the spring or autumn. For seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in the spring. Keep the soil moist and warm. Germination should occur in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Oberonia complanata

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

Oberonia complanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia complanata?

Oberonia complanata

What is the common name of Oberonia complanata?

Complanata Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Oberonia complanata?

Oberonia complanata 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-136315: Based on the initial data import
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.