Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gongshanensis
ID:
922851

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 55: 25 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922186

Common Names

  • Oberonia Gongshanensis
  • Gongshan Oberonia
  • Gongshan Orchid

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Description

Oberonia gongshanensis (also called 'Gongshan Oberonia', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It has long, narrow, green leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in humid forests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Oberonia gongshanensis is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oberonia gongshanensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, oblong and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia gongshanensis is an epiphytic orchid native to China. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season. It should be protected from direct sunlight and kept in temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).

Where to Find Oberonia gongshanensis

Oberonia gongshanensis is native to China and can be found in the mountains of Yunnan province.

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-467748: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.