Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
253467

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 30(1): 310 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252799

Common Names

  • Oberonia Insularis
  • Insularis Oberonia
  • Insularis Oberonia

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Synonyms

  • Oberonia pumila (Fukuy. ex S.C.Chen & K.Y.Lang) Ormerod [unknown]
  • Oberonia sinica (S.C.Chen & K.Y.Lang) Ormerod [unknown]
  • Oberonia pumila rotunda T.P.Lin & W.M.Lin [unknown]
  • Hippeophyllum pumilum Fukuy. ex S.C.Chen & K.Y.Lang [unknown]
  • Hippeophyllum sinicum S.C.Chen & K.Y.Lang [unknown]
  • Oberonia insularis rotunda (T.P.Lin & W.M.Lin) T.P.Lin [unknown]

Description

Oberonia insularis (also called Bird Orchid, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a single leaf and a single flower. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oberonia insularis 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

Oberonia insularis has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips and yellowish-green sepals. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia insularis can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be grown in a sunny or partially shaded area in well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Oberonia insularis

Oberonia insularis is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Oberonia insularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia insularis?

Oberonia insularis

What is the common name of Oberonia insularis?

Island Oberonia

What type of plant is Oberonia insularis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-136403: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.