Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bryocladium
ID:
256416

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 27: 111 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255748

Common Names

  • Bryocladium Oncidium
  • Oncidium bryocladium
  • Mossy Oncidium

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Synonyms

  • Heteranthocidium bryocladium (Schltr.) Szlach. & Kolan. [unknown]

Description

Oncidium bryocladium (also called 'Clumped Oncidium' and 'Clumped 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 bryocladium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a pleasant fragrance and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oncidium bryocladium 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncidium bryocladium is a terrestrial orchid native to the tropical forests of Colombia. 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 bryocladium

Oncidium bryocladium can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Oncidium bryocladium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oncidium bryocladium?

Oncidium bryocladium

What is the common name of Oncidium bryocladium?

No common name

What is the family of Oncidium bryocladium?

Orchidaceae

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,

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