Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
falcata
ID:
253417

Status:
valid

Authors:
King & Pantl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 64: 329 (1895 publ. 1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252749

Common Names

  • Falcata Oberonia
  • Falcata Orchid
  • Falcata Orchis

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Synonyms

  • Oberonia caudata King & Pantl. [unknown]
  • Oberonia pendula Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Oberonia falcata (also called the Falcata 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 falcata 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 falcata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia falcata 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 falcata

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

Oberonia falcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia falcata?

Oberonia falcata

What is the common name of Oberonia falcata?

Falcate Oberonia

What is the natural habitat of Oberonia falcata?

Oberonia falcata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

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-136357: Based on the initial data import
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Robert Pantling (1856-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pantl.' in the authors string.