Status:
valid
Authors:
Mansf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 62: 462 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252758
Common Names
- Fissipetala Oberonia
- Fissipetala Orchid
- Fissipetala Orchis
Description
Oberonia fissipetala (also called the Fissipetala 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 fissipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating coughs and colds, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oberonia fissipetala 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 fissipetala 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 fissipetala
Oberonia fissipetala can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Oberonia fissipetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oberonia fissipetala?
Oberonia fissipetala
What is the common name of Oberonia fissipetala?
Fissipetalous Oberonia
What is the natural habitat of Oberonia fissipetala?
Oberonia fissipetala 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,