Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
oceloteoides
ID:
246886

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Rosillo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) , n.s., 9: 49 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246218



Common Names

  • Mormodes Oceloteoides
  • Oceloteoides Mormodes
  • Oceloteoides Orchid


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Description

Mormodes oceloteoides (also called Ocelote-like Cat's Ear Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin leaves and yellow-green flowers with a distinctive lip. It grows best in humid, tropical climates and is often found in the canopies of rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Mormodes oceloteoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mormodes oceloteoides is yellow-green with a red lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mormodes oceloteoides can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Where to Find Mormodes oceloteoides

Mormodes oceloteoides is native to Colombia.

Mormodes oceloteoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mormodes oceloteoides?

Mormodes oceloteoides

What is the common name of Mormodes oceloteoides?

Ocelot mormodes

What is the natural habitat of Mormodes oceloteoides?

Mormodes oceloteoides is native to Mexico and Guatemala

Species in the Mormodes genus

Mormodes andicola, Mormodes andreettae, Mormodes aromatica, Mormodes atropurpurea, Mormodes aurantiaca, Mormodes aurea, Mormodes auriculata, Mormodes badia, Mormodes buccinator, Mormodes calceolata, Mormodes carnevaliana, Mormodes cartonii, Mormodes castroi, Mormodes chrysantha, Mormodes claesiana, Mormodes cogniauxii, Mormodes colossus, Mormodes convolutum, Mormodes cozticxochitl, Mormodes cucumerina, Mormodes dasilvae, Mormodes dayana, Mormodes densiflora, Mormodes elegans, Mormodes ephippilabia, Mormodes escobarii, Mormodes estradae, Mormodes fractiflexa, Mormodes frymirei, Mormodes guentheriana, Mormodes hoehnei, Mormodes hookeri, Mormodes horichii, Mormodes ignea, Mormodes issanensis, Mormodes lancilabris, Mormodes lawrenceana, Mormodes lineata, Mormodes lobulata, Mormodes luxata, Mormodes maculata, Mormodes mejiae, Mormodes morenoi, Mormodes nagelii, Mormodes oberlanderiana, Mormodes oceloteoides, Mormodes oestlundianum, Mormodes orinocoensis, Mormodes pabstiana, Mormodes paraensis,

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