Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
braunii
ID:
256407

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 9: 620 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255739



Common Names

  • Braunii Oncidium
  • Oncidium braunii
  • Braun's Oncidium


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Description

Oncidium braunii (also called 'Braun's Oncidium' and 'Braun's Tiger-tail', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is found in cloud forests, growing as an epiphyte on trees and shrubs. It has long, thin, green leaves and yellow and brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oncidium braunii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oncidium braunii is yellow with a white lip and a yellow column. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncidium braunii is a terrestrial orchid native to the tropical forests of Colombia. It is a fairly easy to grow orchid that can be propagated by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced orchid fertilizer.

Where to Find Oncidium braunii

Oncidium braunii can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Oncidium braunii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oncidium braunii?

Oncidium braunii

What is the common name of Oncidium braunii?

No common name

What is the family of Oncidium braunii?

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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