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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)