Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
malleiferum
ID:
914310

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 21(3): 25 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913645

Common Names

  • Malleiferum Oncidium
  • Oncidium Malleiferum
  • Malleiferum Oncidium

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Description

Oncidium malleiferum (also called Malleifer's Oncidium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, at elevations of 1,200–2,000 m. It has a short stem with a single leaf and a spike of several yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oncidium malleiferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for floral arrangements. It is also used to make perfumes and essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oncidium malleiferum has yellowish-brown flowers with a white lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncidium malleiferum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining, bark-based potting mix. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Where to Find Oncidium malleiferum

Oncidium malleiferum can be found in the cloud forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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-458651: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Norris H. Williams (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Williams' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.