Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ochtodes
ID:
1089012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1489 1871

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001088350

Common Names

  • Ochtodes Oncidium
  • Ochtodes Orchid
  • Ochtodes Oncidium Orchid

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Description

Oncidium ochtodes (also called Eight-toothed Oncidium, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid species native to Central America. It has a single, thin, lanceolate leaf and produces a single, white flower with a yellow lip. It is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oncidium ochtodes is a popular ornamental plant used in terrariums and as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oncidium ochtodes has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncidium ochtodes is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is best grown in a potting mix of equal parts of bark, perlite, and peat moss. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and in bright light.

Where to Find Oncidium ochtodes

Oncidium ochtodes is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in 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 tro-23508698: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.