Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sumatrensis
ID:
253693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 8(4): 87 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253025

Common Names

  • Sumatrensis Oberonia
  • Oberonia Sumatrensis
  • Sumatrensis Fairy Orchid

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Description

Oberonia sumatrensis (also called 'Sumatran Oberonia', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is a small epiphytic orchid with short, creeping rhizomes and thin, wiry roots. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, usually on the trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Oberonia sumatrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oberonia sumatrensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia sumatrensis can be propagated by division or seed. The plant prefers a well-drained, moist soil in a partially shaded area. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Oberonia sumatrensis

Oberonia sumatrensis can be found in Sumatra, Indonesia.

Oberonia sumatrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia sumatrensis?

Oberonia sumatrensis

What is the common name of Oberonia sumatrensis?

Sumatrensis Oberonia

What is the natural habitat of Oberonia sumatrensis?

Oberonia sumatrensis 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,

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