Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 9: 454 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252743
Common Names
- Enoensis Oberonia
- Enoensis Orchid
- Enoensis Orchis
Description
Oberonia enoensis (also called the Enoensis 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 enoensis 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
The flower of Oberonia enoensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellowish-green stripes. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oberonia enoensis 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 enoensis
Oberonia enoensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Oberonia enoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oberonia enoensis?
Oberonia enoensis
What is the common name of Oberonia enoensis?
Eno's Oberonia
What type of plant is Oberonia enoensis?
Orchid
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,