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The Oncidium Section Cimicifera
Plants of this Section are distinguished by the very fleshy nature of all segments (sepals, petals,
and lip). The flowers are always small to minute in size, inconspicuous on the plant. The column also lacks adornments
to the side of the stigma.2
20 species are listed 2, these being ballii,
brachystachys, cimiciferum, cocciferum, diodon, exasperatum, macropus, meirax, mentigerum, murinum, porrigens,
rotundatum, rusbyi, rusticum, saltabundum, saxicola, tricostatum, trulla, turpe, and
umbonatum.
Oncidium cimiciferum
Moir8 notes there are two divisions in this Section - some with
very plain flowers and those that have extra frills to the base of the triangular shaped, very convex lip. He believes
these later ones have been placed incorrectly in the Rostrata Section, which they do not resemble at all except
that they have somewhat similar bases to the lip, while the true Rostrata species have lower lobes in addition.
Those able to secure and grow these plants could have an interesting time trying to sort out this Section in view
of Moir's comments.
These plants are in the main natives of Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela, 6 requiring cool moist airy conditions, although a number will appreciate come winter heat. They will also
appreciate some shade from direct sun, although still require bright conditions.
Because of the small flower size these plants would not appear to be of interest in a collection,
other than for those interested in the 'botanical' type of orchids.
* ONCIDIUM SLIDE SHOW *
A SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF ONCIDIUM ORCHIDS- click
on above link
A schedule of flowering times for the Crispa Section oncidiums is available on the follwing link
Crispa Section flowering times
Remember,
growing orchids is all about enjoying your plants
and sharing your growing success with friends and family.
Good luck and good growing.
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