Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pedicellata
ID:
253598

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 39: 18 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252930

Common Names

  • Pedicellata Oberonia
  • Pedicellata's Oberonia
  • Pedicellata Oberonia

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Description

Oberonia pedicellata (also called Pedicellate Oberonia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species found in India, China, and Southeast Asia. It has a single, thin, erect stem, reaching up to 8 cm in height, with 3-4 leaves. The flowers are small, yellowish-green, and have a short spur. It grows in moist, shady forests, along streams, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Oberonia pedicellata has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes. It has also been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, fragrant flowers with a yellowish-green center. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia pedicellata can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest method, as it requires minimal effort and can be done in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Oberonia pedicellata

Oberonia pedicellata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Oberonia pedicellata FAQ

What is the common name of Oberonia pedicellata?

The common name of Oberonia pedicellata is the Stalked Oberonia.

What type of plant is Oberonia pedicellata?

Oberonia pedicellata is an epiphytic orchid.

Where is Oberonia pedicellata found?

Oberonia pedicellata is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

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,

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