Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
crassilabris
ID:
253375

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 177 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252707

Common Names

  • Oberonia Crassilabris
  • Crassilabris Oberonia
  • Crassilabris Oberonia

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Description

Oberonia crassilabris (also called Thick-lipped 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 crassilabris 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 crassilabris has small white 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 crassilabris 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 crassilabris

Oberonia crassilabris can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Oberonia crassilabris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia crassilabris?

Oberonia crassilabris

What is the common name of Oberonia crassilabris?

Crassilabris Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Oberonia crassilabris?

Oberonia crassilabris 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,

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