Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pyrulifera
ID:
253620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fol. Orchid. 8: 3 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252952

Common Names

  • Oberonia pyrulifera
  • Pyrulifera Oberonia
  • Pyrulifera Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Iridorkis pyrulifera (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malaxis pyrulifera Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Oberonia verticillata khasiana Lindl. [unknown]
  • Malaxis verticillata khasiana (Lindl.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Iridorchis pyrulifera Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Oberonia pyrulifera (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 pyrulifera is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache and rheumatism.

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 pyrulifera 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 pyrulifera

Oberonia pyrulifera can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Oberonia pyrulifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia pyrulifera?

Oberonia pyrulifera

What is the common name of Oberonia pyrulifera?

Pyrulifera Oberonia

What is the natural habitat of Oberonia pyrulifera?

Tropical rainforests of India 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-136549: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.