Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
253726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. 5: t. 1626 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253058

Common Names

  • Verticillata Oberonia
  • Oberonia Verticillata
  • Verticillata Fairy Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Iridorkis verticillata (Wight) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malaxis verticillata Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Oberonia spiralis Blatt. & McCann [illegitimate]
  • Iridorchis verticillata Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Oberonia verticillata (also called Oberonia verticillata, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in India, Sri Lanka, and China. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, thin stem that grows to a height of about 20 cm. Its leaves are long and thin, and its flowers are white with yellow stripes. It is found in evergreen forests and on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Oberonia verticillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oberonia verticillata has small, yellow or white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia verticillata is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It is a small plant with short stems and small, purple flowers. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a shady spot. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes. The plant should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Oberonia verticillata

Oberonia verticillata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Oberonia verticillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia verticillata?

Oberonia verticillata

What is the family of Oberonia verticillata?

Orchidaceae

Where is Oberonia verticillata found?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-136648: Based on the initial data import
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.