Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dolabrata
ID:
253400

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jayaw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 20: 96 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252732

Common Names

  • Dolabrata Oberonia
  • Dolabrata Orchid
  • Dolabrata Orchis

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Description

Oberonia dolabrata (also called the Dolabrata Orchid, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a creeping rhizome and long, thin roots. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines, and is found growing in the humid forests of these regions. It is an evergreen plant that prefers warm, moist, and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oberonia dolabrata 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 dolabrata has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters on the end of the stem. The flowers have five petals and are about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia dolabrata 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 dolabrata

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

Oberonia dolabrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia dolabrata?

Oberonia dolabrata

What is the family of Oberonia dolabrata?

Orchidaceae

Where is Oberonia dolabrata 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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