Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hallii
ID:
256718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Prakt. Stud. Orchid. : 287 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000256050



Common Names

  • Hallii Oncidium
  • Hallii Dancing Lady Orchid
  • Hallii Butterfly Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Odontoglossum chaetostroma O'Brien [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum hallii Lindl. [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum hallii leucoglossum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum hallii xanthoglossum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum victor Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Oncidium victor (Rchb.f.) J.M.H.Shaw [unknown]

Description

Oncidium hallii (also called 'Hall's Oncidium' and 'Hall'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 hallii 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 hallii 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 hallii 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 hallii

Oncidium hallii can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Oncidium hallii FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Oncidium hallii?

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

What kind of light does Oncidium hallii need?

Oncidium hallii prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Oncidium hallii be watered?

Oncidium hallii 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,

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