Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hintonii
ID:
256751

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.O.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 9: 336. 1941

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000256083

Common Names

  • Hintonii Oncidium
  • Hintonii Dancing Lady Orchid
  • Hintonii Butterfly Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Odontoglossum subcruciforme A.H.Heller [unknown]
  • Oncidium lindleyi (Lindl.) R.Jiménez & Soto Arenas [unknown]
  • Oncidium maculatum donianum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Oncidium maculatum lindleyi Lindl. [unknown]
  • Oncidium maculatum parviflorum (Lindl.) Lindl. [unknown]
  • Oncidium maculatum vinosum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Oncidium subcruciforme (A.H.Heller) Garay & Stacy [unknown]
  • Cyrtochilum maculatum parviflorum Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Oncidium hintonii (also called 'Hinton's Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, growing in humid forests and on trees. It has long, thin, arching leaves and yellow, brown, and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oncidium hintonii is an ornamental plant, grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oncidium hintonii is yellow with brown spots. The seed is small and brown. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncidium hintonii is a small epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is a relatively easy orchid to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Oncidium hintonii

Oncidium hintonii can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Oncidium hintonii FAQ

What is the common name of Oncidium hintonii?

Hinton's Oncidium

What type of soil is best for Oncidium hintonii?

Well-draining, slightly acidic soil with plenty of organic matter

What is the ideal temperature range for Oncidium hintonii?

65-85°F (18-29°C)

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-139509: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.