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Oncidium maculatum is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Oncidium.
Description
Plants blooms from winter to early summer with several 5 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant.
Distribution
Plants are found growing in the lower montane forest in Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras at elevations of 1100 to 2000 meters
Culture
Grow in cool 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: The Spotted Oncidium
Synonyms
- Cyrtochilum leuchochilum Linden ex Morren 1855
- Cyrtochilum maculatum Lindley 1838
- Cyrtochilum grandiflorum Lodd. 1844
- Odontoglossum johnsonorum L.O.Williams 1954
- Odontoglossum lindleyi Gal. 1852
- *Odontoglossum maculatum Lindl. 1824
- Oncidium funereum La Llave & Lex 1825
- Oncidium lintriculus Kraenzl. 1922
- Oncidium psittacinum Linden 1855
- Oncidium sawyeri L.O. Williams 1951
- Oncidium tigrinum Lindl 1855