Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 22: 394 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255682
Common Names
- Golden Oncidium
- Oncidium aurarium
- Aurarium Oncidium
Synonyms
- Odontoglossum aurarium (Rchb.f.) Garay [unknown]
- Odontoglossum mapiriense Mansf. [unknown]
- Odontoglossum trilobum Schltr. [unknown]
- Oncidium trilobum (Schltr.) Garay & Stacy [unknown]
- Collare-stuartense aurarium (Rchb.f.) Szlach. & Górniak [unknown]
Description
Oncidium aurarium (also called 'Golden Oncidium' and 'Golden Tiger-tail', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is found in cloud forests, growing as an epiphyte on trees and shrubs. It has long, thin, green leaves and yellow and brown flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Oncidium aurarium is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oncidium aurarium is yellow with a white lip and a yellow column. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a small root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oncidium aurarium is a terrestrial orchid native to the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America. It is a fairly easy to grow orchid that can be propagated by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced orchid fertilizer.
Where to Find Oncidium aurarium
Oncidium aurarium can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Oncidium aurarium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oncidium aurarium?
Oncidium aurarium
What is the common name of Oncidium aurarium?
Golden Oncidium
What type of environment does Oncidium aurarium prefer?
Oncidium aurarium prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Species in the Oncidium genus
Oncidium abortivum,
Oncidium abruptum,
Oncidium acinaceum,
Oncidium adelaidae,
Oncidium altissimum,
Oncidium amabile,
Oncidium amoenum,
Oncidium andradeanum,
Oncidium angustisegmentum,
Oncidium ansiferum,
Oncidium anthocrene,
Oncidium antioquiense,
Oncidium ariasii,
Oncidium aurarium,
Oncidium ayabacanum,
Oncidium baccatum,
Oncidium baueri,
Oncidium bennettii,
Oncidium boothianum,
Oncidium brachyandrum,
Oncidium bracteatum,
Oncidium braunii,
Oncidium brevilabrum,
Oncidium bryocladium,
Oncidium bryolophotum,
Oncidium cajamarcae,
Oncidium calanthum,
Oncidium caminiophorum,
Oncidium candelabrum,
Oncidium cardiostigma,
Oncidium cariniferum,
Oncidium caucanum,
Oncidium cheirophorum,
Oncidium chrysomorphum,
Oncidium cirrhosum,
Oncidium citrinum,
Oncidium constrictum,
Oncidium cristatellum,
Oncidium cristatum,
Oncidium cruciferum,
Oncidium cultratum,
Oncidium dactyliferum,
Oncidium dactylopterum,
Oncidium decorum,
Oncidium deltoideum,
Oncidium dichromaticum,
Oncidium discobulbon,
Oncidium echinops,
Oncidium endocharis,
Oncidium ensatum,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,