Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
graminifolium
ID:
256693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Sert. Orchid. : t. 48 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000256025



Common Names

  • Graminifolium Oncidium
  • Graminifolium Dancing Lady Orchid
  • Graminifolium Butterfly Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Oncidium filipes Lindl. [unknown]
  • Oncidium wrayae Hook. [unknown]
  • Oncidium graminifolium filipes (Lindl.) Lindl. [unknown]
  • Oncidium graminifolium holochilum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Oncidium graminifolium wrayae (Hook.) Lindl. [unknown]
  • Concocidium graminifolium (Lindl.) Romowicz & Szlach. [unknown]
  • Cyrtochilum filipes Lindl. [unknown]
  • Cyrtochilum graminifolium Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Oncidium graminifolium (also called Grass-Leaf Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphyte with long, thin pseudobulbs and thin, grass-like leaves. It grows in humid forests and is usually found in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Oncidium graminifolium is an ornamental plant, grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oncidium graminifolium is yellow with brown spots. The seed is small and brown. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncidium graminifolium is a small epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is a relatively easy orchid to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Oncidium graminifolium

Oncidium graminifolium can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Oncidium graminifolium FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Oncidium graminifolium?

Oncidium graminifolium prefers temperatures between 18-22°C (64-72°F)

What kind of light does Oncidium graminifolium need?

Oncidium graminifolium prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Oncidium graminifolium be watered?

Oncidium graminifolium should be watered once a week, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

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-139456: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.