Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
crassopterum
ID:
479852

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiron

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 2: 69 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479184

Common Names

  • Oncidium crassopterum
  • Oncidium di crassopterum
  • Orchidea di crassopterum

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Synonyms

  • Trigonochilum crassopterum (Chiron) Königer [unknown]
  • Heteranthocidium crassopterum (Chiron) Szlach., Mytnik & Romowicz [unknown]

Description

Oncidium crassopterum (also called 'Crassopterum Oncidium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small epiphyte, reaching up to 1 m in height, with ovate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oncidium crassopterum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oncidium crassopterum has small, yellow flowers with purple centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncidium crassopterum is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm, humid climates and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It can be propagated by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in moist, well-draining soil. Division can be done by carefully digging up the plant and dividing the roots into several sections. Plant each section in a separate pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Oncidium crassopterum

Oncidium crassopterum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Oncidium crassopterum FAQ

What are the common names of Oncidium crassopterum?

The common names of Oncidium crassopterum are crass-winged oncidium and crass-winged dancing-lady orchid.

What is the native range of Oncidium crassopterum?

Oncidium crassopterum is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

What are the uses of Oncidium crassopterum?

Oncidium crassopterum is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-255845: Based on the initial data import
Guy R. Chiron (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiron' in the authors string.