Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Pupulin
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 69: 144 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334658
Common Names
- Oncidium Undatiflorum
- Undatiflorum Orchid
- Oncidium Orchid
Description
Oncidium undatiflorum (also called Waved-flowered oncidium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with small yellow flowers. It grows in humid forests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Oncidium undatiflorum is a plant used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Oncidium undatiflorum are yellow and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Where to Find Oncidium undatiflorum
Oncidium undatiflorum can be found in Colombia.
Oncidium undatiflorum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Oncidium undatiflorum?
Oncidium undatiflorum is native to Central and South America.
What type of soil is best for Oncidium undatiflorum?
Oncidium undatiflorum prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
How much sunlight does Oncidium undatiflorum need?
Oncidium undatiflorum prefers full sun to partial shade.
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,