About Whorled Oberonia
Whorled Oberonia (Oberonia verticillata) is a herb belonging to the Orchidaceae family (Orchid family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme/panicle flower clusters, capsule with dust seeds fruit. It is typically found in evergreen and shola forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-November.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Oberonia verticillata
- Genus
- Oberonia
- Family
- ORCHIDACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Evergreen and shola forests
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-November
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Whorled Oberonia belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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