Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rhizomatosa
ID:
253636

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 45: 2 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252968

Common Names

  • Oberonia rhizomatosa
  • Rhizomatosa Oberonia
  • Rhizomatosa Orchid

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Description

Oberonia rhizomatosa (also called Rhizomatous Oberonia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid found in tropical Asia. It has a creeping rhizome with short stems and small pseudobulbs. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white with a yellow labellum.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oberonia rhizomatosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed per flower. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with a few leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia rhizomatosa is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a sheltered, shady spot. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Oberonia rhizomatosa

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

Oberonia rhizomatosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia rhizomatosa?

Oberonia rhizomatosa

What is the common name of Oberonia rhizomatosa?

Rhizomatous orchid

What is the natural habitat of Oberonia rhizomatosa?

Tropical forests 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,

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