Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
uncinatum
ID:
1320248

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pupulin, G.Merino & J.Valle) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 120(1297, Suppl.): 16 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332702

Common Names

  • Oncidium uncinatum
  • Uncinatum Oncidium
  • Uncinatum Orchid

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Description

Oncidium uncinatum (also called Hooked Oncidium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a yellow flower. It is native to Central America and is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Oncidium uncinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oncidium uncinatum is yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and yellow.

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Where to Find Oncidium uncinatum

Oncidium uncinatum can be found in Central America, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Oncidium uncinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oncidium uncinatum?

Oncidium uncinatum

What is the common name of Oncidium uncinatum?

Hook-spur oncidium

Where is Oncidium uncinatum found?

It is found in Central and South America.

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

Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.
Gilberto Merino: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Merino' in the authors string.
Jhon Valle: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Valle' in the authors string.