Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
allenii
ID:
479838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 22: 9 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479170



Common Names

  • Allen's Oncidium
  • Allen's Dancing-Ladies
  • Oncidium allenii


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Description

Oncidium allenii (also called 'Allen's Oncidium', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Piperaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oncidium allenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oncidium allenii has small, yellow flowers with purple centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncidium allenii is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm, humid climates and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It can be propagated by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in moist, well-draining soil. Division can be done by carefully digging up the plant and dividing the roots into several sections. Plant each section in a separate pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Oncidium allenii

Oncidium allenii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Oncidium allenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oncidium allenii?

Oncidium allenii

What is the common name of Oncidium allenii?

Allen's Oncidium

What is the family of Oncidium allenii?

Orchidaceae

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,

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