Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1634

Genus ja: オドントシディウム

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

Accepted: Synonym (= Oncidium)

Family: Orchidaceae

Family ja: ラン

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Description en: Hybrid genus of epiphytic, evergreen orchids derived from crosses between Odontoglossum and Oncidium; they are vegetatively indistinguishable from Odontoglossum. They have rounded or ovoid to conical pseudobulbs (all those described are rounded and compressed), each with 2 linear, mid-green leaves, 23cm (9in) long, at the tip. Tall, arching racemes or panicles of 12 or more flowers, 8cm (3in) across, arise from the base. The predominantly yellow, yellow-brown, or russet-red flowers have large, flared lips.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Divide when the plants overflow their containers.

Pests en: Prone to red spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs.

Description ja: Odontoglossum x Oncidium の雑種属。Odontoglossum がOncidium に含まれるため、Oncidium の異名になる。

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