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Oncidium forbesii is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Oncidium.
Description[]
Plants blooms in the fall with several 6 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in Brazil
Culture[]
Grow in cool 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.
Naming[]
Common name: Forbes' Oncidium
Synonyms[]
- Brasilidium forbesii (Hook.) Campacci 2006
- Oncidium crispum var. forbesii Burb. 1882
- Oncidium cripum var marginatum Hort. ?
- Oncidium forbesii Hkr var atratum Linden 1902
- Oncidium forbesii Hkr var borwickianum Rchb.f 1879
- Oncidium forbesii Hkr var bradshawae Hort. 1902
- Oncidium forbesii Hkr var castanea Lindl. 1899
- Oncidium forbesii Hkr var marginatum Hort. 1886
- Oncidium forbesii Hkr var maximum Linden & Rodig 1888
- Oncidium forbesii Hkr var measursianuim Krzl. 1891
- Oncidium forbesii Hkr var moortebeekiense Linden 1899
- Oncidium forbesii Hkr var nigricans Linden 1899
- Oncidium forbesii Hkr var splendens Hort. 1888