Cochlioda

Cochlioda, abbreviated Cda in horticultural trade, is a genus of orchids.

Distribution

The genus is distributed in montane regions of Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. They are found growing on mossy branches and gravely soil

Description

The flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds. Cochliodia is highly used in the hybridization of oncidium hybrids.

Culture

Grow plants in cool temperatures in moderate light. Water plant when mix drys. During the winter give plants a slight dryout between waterings. Water approximately once a week. Pot with medium fir bark.

Naming

The genus is named its shell shaped lip callus

Species

• Cochlioda beyrodtiana
• Cochlioda chasei
• Cochlioda densiflora
• Cochlioda miniata
• Cochlioda mixtura
• Cochlioda noezliana
• Cochlioda rosea
• Cochlioda vulcanica

Natural Hybrids

• Cochlioda × floryi (C. noezliana × C. rosea)