Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 21(3): 24 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913581
Common Names
- Oncidium Coradinei
- Coradine's Oncidium
- Butterfly Orchid
Description
Oncidium coradinei (also called Coradin's Oncidium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is found growing in wet, shady forests, often on trees and rocks near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Oncidium coradinei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oncidium coradinei has yellow and brown flowers with a white center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oncidium coradinei is an epiphytic orchid species native to Peru. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Oncidium coradinei
Oncidium coradinei can be found in Peru and Ecuador.
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,