Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
herrenhusanum
ID:
921302

Status:
valid

Authors:
Königer & Schlumpb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Arcula 21: 453 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920637



Common Names

  • Oncidium herrenhusanum
  • Herrenhausen Oncidium
  • Herrenhausen Oncidium Orchid


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Description

Oncidium herrenhusanum (also called Herrenhausen Oncidium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers that bloom in summer. It is found in open woodlands, heathlands, and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oncidium herrenhusanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oncidium herrenhusanum has yellow flowers with red bracts. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncidium herrenhusanum is an epiphytic orchid native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Oncidium herrenhusanum

Oncidium herrenhusanum is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and São Paulo.

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-466144: Based on the initial data import
Willibald Königer (1934-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Königer' in the authors string.
Boris O. Schlumpberger (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schlumpb.' in the authors string.