Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
scyllae
ID:
253658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fol. Orchid. 8: 5 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252990

Common Names

  • Scyllae Oberonia
  • Oberonia Scyllae
  • Scyllae Fairy Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Iridorkis scyllae (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malaxis scyllae Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Iridorchis scyllae Kuntze [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oberonia scyllae 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 scyllae 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 scyllae

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

Oberonia scyllae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia scyllae?

Oberonia scyllae

What is the common name of Oberonia scyllae?

Scyllae Oberonia

What is the natural habitat of Oberonia scyllae?

Oberonia scyllae is found in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-136583: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.