Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
crescentilabium
ID:
914247

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Schweinf.) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 21(3): 24 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913582



Common Names

  • Oncidium Crescentilabium
  • Crescent-Lipped Oncidium
  • Butterfly Orchid


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Description

Oncidium crescentilabium (also called Crescent-Lipped Oncidium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found growing in wet, shady forests, often on trees and rocks near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Oncidium crescentilabium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oncidium crescentilabium has yellow and brown flowers with a white center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncidium crescentilabium can be propagated through division of the pseudobulbs. It should be grown in a well-draining medium, such as bark, and kept in bright, indirect light. Water regularly, but allow the medium to dry out between waterings. During the growing season, fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Oncidium crescentilabium

Oncidium crescentilabium can be found in Peru and Ecuador.

Oncidium crescentilabium FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Oncidium crescentilabium?

Oncidium crescentilabium prefers temperatures between 18-25°C (65-77°F)

What is the ideal humidity for Oncidium crescentilabium?

Oncidium crescentilabium prefers humidity levels of 50-70%.

What is the ideal light level for Oncidium crescentilabium?

Oncidium crescentilabium prefers bright, indirect light.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-458594: Based on the initial data import
Norris H. Williams (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Williams' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.