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The Sword-Like Leafed Oberonia

Local Name	:	The Sword-Like Leafed Oberonia
Botanical Name	:	Oberonia ensiformis (Sm.) Lindl
Common Name	:	The Sword-Like Leafed Oberonia
Family	:	Orchidaceae
Distribution	:	It is found in various forested regions, especially in the Eastern Ghats. In India it is distributed across northeastern regions and along the Western Ghats. It thrives in subtropical and tropical forests. It is found in countries such as China, Japan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Thailand.
Habit	:	Epiphyte
Short Description	:	It is an epiphytic orchid with ensiform (sword-shaped) leaves and yellow-orange flowers.

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Descriptions

It is an epiphytic orchid characterized by its slender, grass-like leaves that grow in a fan shape. The leaves are typically ensiform (sword-shaped), giving the plant its name. It produces delicate, densely packed flower spikes that can carry numerous tiny, star-shaped flowers. The flowers are usually yellowish to greenish in color, with a somewhat translucent appearance.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

August - October

Use(s)

It is used to treat respiratory conditions, such as coughs and colds.