Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aurea
ID:
255147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loubr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Orchidée (France) 12: 196 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000254479



Common Names

  • Oeceoclades aurea
  • Aurea Oeceoclades
  • Aureas Oeceoclades


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Description

Oeceoclades aurea (also called Golden Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and produces white and yellow flowers. It usually grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oeceoclades aurea is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oeceoclades aurea is a white or yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with three sepals and three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oeceoclades aurea is a species of orchid native to Madagascar. It is a terrestrial orchid, and is best grown in a pot with a well-draining potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Oeceoclades aurea

Oeceoclades aurea can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Oeceoclades aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oeceoclades aurea?

Oeceoclades aurea

What type of plant is Oeceoclades aurea?

Orchid

Where is Oeceoclades aurea found?

Madagascar

Species in the Oeceoclades genus

Oeceoclades alismatophylla, Oeceoclades ambongensis, Oeceoclades ambrensis, Oeceoclades analamerensis, Oeceoclades analavelensis, Oeceoclades angustifolia, Oeceoclades antsingyensis, Oeceoclades atrovirens, Oeceoclades aurea, Oeceoclades boinensis, Oeceoclades calcarata, Oeceoclades cordylinophylla, Oeceoclades decaryana, Oeceoclades flavescens, Oeceoclades furcata, Oeceoclades gracillima, Oeceoclades hebdingiana, Oeceoclades humbertii, Oeceoclades lanceata, Oeceoclades latifolia, Oeceoclades lonchophylla, Oeceoclades longebracteata, Oeceoclades lubbersiana, Oeceoclades maculata, Oeceoclades pandurata, Oeceoclades perrieri, Oeceoclades petiolata, Oeceoclades peyrotii, Oeceoclades quadriloba, Oeceoclades rauhii, Oeceoclades saundersiana, Oeceoclades sclerophylla, Oeceoclades seychellarum, Oeceoclades spathulifera, Oeceoclades ugandae, Oeceoclades zanzibarica, Oeceoclades callmanderi, Oeceoclades bernetii, Oeceoclades beravensis, Oeceoclades lavergneae, Oeceoclades versicolor,

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,

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