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Oncidium incurvum

Oncidium incurvum

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Cymbidieae
SubTribe: Oncidiinae
Genus: Oncidium
Species: Onc. incurvum
Alliance:
Binomial name
Oncidium incurvum
Barker ex Lindl. 1840


Oncidium incurvum is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Oncidium.

Description[]

Plants blooms from summer to fall with 3.75 cm wide flowers. Flowers are slightly fragrant.

Distribution[]

Plants are found in the montane forest of Mexico and Nicaragua at elevations of 1300 to 2150 meters

Culture[]

Grow in cool to warm conditions with moderate to bright light. Water the plant right before the potting mix starts to dry. Reduce watering during the winter. Plants should be potted in a well drain medium such as medium fir bark.

Varities[]

Image Name Description
Oncidium incurvum album Oncidium incurvum var. album Sepals and petals are white, lip is white

Naming[]

Common name: The Bent Oncidium

Synonyms[]

  1. Oncidium albo-violaceum A. Rich & Gal. 1845
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