Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sengerorum
ID:
1328630

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Königer) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 122: 76 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341084



Common Names

  • Oncidium sengerorum
  • Sengerorum Oncidium
  • Oncidium


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Description

Oncidium sengerorum (also called Oncidium sengeri, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico. It has yellow-green flowers with a red-brown lip. It grows in humid and shady forests and is found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Uses & Benefits

Oncidium sengerorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oncidium sengerorum is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncidium sengerorum is a small epiphytic orchid species that is native to Colombia. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers to be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept warm and humid until germination.

Where to Find Oncidium sengerorum

Oncidium sengerorum is native to Costa Rica and can be found in the cloud forests of the Talamanca Mountains.

Oncidium sengerorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Oncidium sengerorum

What type of plant is this?

Orchid

Where is this plant found?

Colombia

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

Willibald Königer (1934-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Königer' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.