Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
vallecaucanum
ID:
1333651

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Szlach. & Kolan.) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 124(1314, Suppl.): 38 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346105

Common Names

  • Oncidium Vallecaucanum
  • Vallecaucanum Oncidium
  • Oncidium Vallecaucanum Orchid

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Description

Oncidium vallecaucanum (also called Vallecaucan Oncidium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Colombia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oncidium vallecaucanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oncidium vallecaucanum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with brownish-red stripes. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncidium vallecaucanum is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich, acidic potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Propagation is done through division of the pseudobulbs in the spring.

Where to Find Oncidium vallecaucanum

Oncidium vallecaucanum is native to Colombia.

Oncidium vallecaucanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oncidium vallecaucanum?

Oncidium vallecaucanum

What are the common names of Oncidium vallecaucanum?

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What is the natural habitat of Oncidium vallecaucanum?

Tropical rainforest

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.
Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.