Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
portmannii
ID:
914343

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 21(3): 26 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913678

Common Names

  • Portmannii Oncidium
  • Portmannii Orchid
  • Portmann's Oncidium

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Description

Oncidium portmannii (also called 'Portmannii Oncidium', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found growing in humid montane forests at elevations of 500-2,500 meters. It has an upright growth habit and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oncidium portmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oncidium portmannii sub. portmannii
Oncidium portmannii sub. cohrsiae (Bockemühl) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oncidium portmannii has yellow and brown flowers with a white lip. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncidium portmannii is an epiphytic orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It prefers bright light and warm temperatures, and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the plant, or through seed germination.

Where to Find Oncidium portmannii

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

Oncidium portmannii FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Oncidium portmannii?

Oncidium portmannii prefers temperatures between 18-25°C (64-77°F)

What is the optimal light for Oncidium portmannii?

Oncidium portmannii prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the optimal humidity for Oncidium portmannii?

Oncidium portmannii prefers a humidity level of 50-70%.

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-458682: Based on the initial data import
Norris H. Williams (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Williams' in the authors string.
Leonore Bockemühl (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bockemühl' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.