Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dissitiflora
ID:
253394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 32: 218 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252726

Common Names

  • Dissitiflora Oberonia
  • Dissitiflora Orchid
  • Dissitiflora Orchis

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Synonyms

  • Oberonia indragiriensis Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Oberonia dissitiflora (also called the Dissitiflorous 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 dissitiflora is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oberonia dissitiflora 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 dissitiflora 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 dissitiflora

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

Oberonia dissitiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia dissitiflora?

Oberonia dissitiflora

What is the family of Oberonia dissitiflora?

Orchidaceae

Where is Oberonia dissitiflora 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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