Oberonia japonica; fairy orchid
A small epiphytic orchid native to Japan and East Asia; the name is primarily used in botanical and horticultural contexts.
Oberonia japonica is a small orchid that grows on trees.
Oberonia japonica is on display in this greenhouse.
Usually written in katakana as a plant name; the kanji form 瓔珞蘭 is rare and mainly found in botanical contexts.
Rare kanji spelling; the katakana form is strongly preferred in practice.
The Japanese name ヨウラクラン (瓔珞蘭) combines 瓔珞 (ようらく, 'jeweled necklace', referring to the pendant-like flower arrangement) and 蘭 (らん, 'orchid'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain.