Oberonia disticha
Also known as: Epidendrum distichum G.Forst. +6 more
- Epidendrum distichum G.Forst.
- Epidendrum distichum Lam.
- Iridorchis equitans (Thouars) Kuntze
- Iridorkis equitans Kuntze
- Iridorkis equitiris Thouars
- Malaxis brevifolia (Lindl.) Rchb.f.
- Oberonia equitans Frapp. ex Cordem.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Indigenous to Africa, Oberonia disticha is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cameroon, Comoros, Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Northern Provinces, Rodrigues, Réunion, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre, Zimbabwe