Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Fol. Orchid. 5: 5 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406369
Common Names
- Ocanensis Spider Orchid
- Ocanensis Spider-Orchid
- Ocanensis Spiderorchid
Synonyms
- Oncidium ocanense Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Oncidium spathaceum Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Brassia spathacea Linden & Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Ada ocanensis (Lindl.) N.H.Williams [unknown]
- Brassiopsis ocanensis (Lindl.) Szlach. & Górniak [unknown]
- Ada spathacea (Linden & Rchb.f.) N.H.Williams [unknown]
Description
Brassia ocanensis (also called 'Oca Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and northern South America. It has long, thin, arching stems with small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually in lowland rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Brassia ocanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brassia ocanensis has yellow-green flowers with brownish-purple spots. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brassia ocanensis is a tropical epiphyte that can be grown in a potting mix of equal parts of sphagnum moss, fir bark, and charcoal. Propagation is done by division or by seed.
Where to Find Brassia ocanensis
Brassia ocanensis is native to Central and South America, where it is found in wet areas such as marshes and swamps.
Brassia ocanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassia ocanensis?
Brassia ocanensis
What is the common name of Brassia ocanensis?
Oca Spider Orchid
What is the family of Brassia ocanensis?
Orchidaceae
Species in the Brassia genus
Brassia allenii,
Brassia andreettae,
Brassia angusta,
Brassia angustilabia,
Brassia arachnoidea,
Brassia arcuigera,
Brassia aurorae,
Brassia bennettiorum,
Brassia bidens,
Brassia brachypus,
Brassia caudata,
Brassia cauliformis,
Brassia chloroleuca,
Brassia chlorops,
Brassia cochleata,
Brassia cyrtopetala,
Brassia escobariana,
Brassia euodes,
Brassia farinifera,
Brassia filomenoi,
Brassia forgetiana,
Brassia gireoudiana,
Brassia glumacea,
Brassia huebneri,
Brassia iguapoana,
Brassia jipijapensis,
Brassia keiliana,
Brassia koehlerorum,
Brassia lanceana,
Brassia macrostachya,
Brassia maculata,
Brassia mendozae,
Brassia neglecta,
Brassia ocanensis,
Brassia pascoensis,
Brassia peruviana,
Brassia pozoi,
Brassia pumila,
Brassia rhizomatosa,
Brassia rolandoi,
Brassia signata,
Brassia thyrsodes,
Brassia transamazonica,
Brassia verrucosa,
Brassia villosa,
Brassia wageneri,
Brassia warszewiczii,
Brassia suavissima,
Brassia aurantiaca,
Brassia andina,
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,