Oberonia forcipata
Also known as: Iridorchis forcipata (Lindl.) Kuntze +2 more
- Iridorchis forcipata (Lindl.) Kuntze
- Iridorkis forcipata (Lindl.) Kuntze
- Malaxis forcipata (Lindl.) Rchb.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Oberonia forcipata is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Oberonia is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Myanmar, Sri Lanka