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Oncidium ciliatum is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Oncidium.
Description[]
Plants blooms from fall to winter with around fifteen 2.5 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in the swampy forest of northeastern Brazil
Culture[]
Grow in intermediate to warm conditions with moderate to bright light. Water the plant right before the potting mix starts to dry. Plants should be potted in a well drain medium such as medium fir bark.
Varieties[]
| Image | Name | Description |
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Oncidium ciliatum variant | Sepals and petals are orange. Lip is yellow |
Naming[]
Common name: The Fine Haired Oncidium
Synonyms[]
- Alatiglossum ciliatum ( Lindl. ) Baptista 2006
- Oncidium bahiense (Cogn.) Schltr.
- Oncidium barbatum auct. non Lindl.
- Oncidium barbatum var. labiosum Zimm. 1934
- Oncidium fimbriatum Hoffmsgg. non Lindl. 1843
- Onicidium reisii Hoehne & Schltr. 192