Status:
valid
Authors:
(Szlach. & Kolan.) J.M.H.Shaw
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. Suppl., 125(1319): 58. 2017 [Sep 2017] [Quart. Suppl. Int. Reg. Orchid Hybrids]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424220
Common Names
- Oncidium Ciliicolumna
- Ciliicolumna Oncidium
- Oncidium
Description
Oncidium ciliicolumna (also called Ciliate Oncidium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia. It is a small, epiphytic orchid with long, narrow leaves and a short stem. The flowers are small and white, with a yellow center and a purple lip. It is found in humid forests and grasslands in the Colombian Andes.
Uses & Benefits
Oncidium ciliicolumna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oncidium ciliicolumna flowers are yellow and brown, with a short, curved spur. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oncidium ciliicolumna is a hardy perennial that is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated from seed, but the seedlings are slow to develop and may take several years to reach flowering size.
Where to Find Oncidium ciliicolumna
Oncidium ciliicolumna can be found in Brazil.
Oncidium ciliicolumna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oncidium ciliicolumna?
Oncidium ciliicolumna
What is the natural habitat of Oncidium ciliicolumna?
Tropical rainforests in South America
What is the flower shape of Oncidium ciliicolumna?
The flowers are star-shaped
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,