Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
versicolor
ID:
1328207

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Frapp. ex Cordem.) J.-B.Castillon

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 14: 234 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340661



Common Names

  • Oeceoclades versicolor
  • Versicolor Oeceoclades
  • Versicolor


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Description

Oeceoclades versicolor (also called 'Versicolor Oeceoclades', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the tropical regions of Africa, where it grows in humid forests and grasslands. It has a short stem and a single, large, yellow flower with purple stripes. The sepals and petals are fused together and the petals are fringed.

Uses & Benefits

Oeceoclades versicolor is a flowering plant species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oeceoclades versicolor has small, white flowers with yellowish-greenish anthers. The fruits are small, dark-brown capsules. The seedlings are small, with small, linear leaves.

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Where to Find Oeceoclades versicolor

Oeceoclades versicolor is native to Madagascar and can be found in parts of the eastern and northern regions.

Oeceoclades versicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oeceoclades versicolor?

Oeceoclades versicolor

What is the common name of Oeceoclades versicolor?

Versicolor Oeceoclades

Where is Oeceoclades versicolor native to?

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,

References

Jean-Bernard Castillon (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-B.Castillon' in the authors string.
Eugène Jacob de Cordemoy (1835-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cordem.' in the authors string.
Charles Frappier (1813-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frapp.' in the authors string.