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Flasks of
Oncidium leucochilum 'Nikirk' × self |
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Pod Parent Flowers |
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For additional origin/habitat information supplied courtesy of
Charles and Margaret Baker, see further below, near the bottom of this page.
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Temperatures we attempt to use in the lab & greenhouse:
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Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter: days average 74°F, nights 56°F; best fit is Cool-Intermediate 75-58°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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Winter: days average 70°F, nights 50°F; best fit is Cool 70-52°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
| Etymology of |
leucochilum |
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From latinized Greek "leucochilus" white-lipped.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
| Etymology of |
Oncidium |
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From Greek "onkos" tumor, swelling. Refers to the warty callus of the labellum.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Pronunciation of |
leucochilum |
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loo-koe-KYE-lum
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
| Pronunciation of |
Oncidium |
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on-SID-ee-um
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
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The origin/habitat information below is supplied courtesy of Charles and Margaret Baker
The following information is based on the name of the plant provided by the donor, and assumes that the name is correct. If the plant has been misidentified, then the following information may not be correct.
This text is copyrighted by the Bakers and may not be reproduced without permission.
ORIGIN/HABITAT: Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. In Mexico, this orchid
grows in the southern state of Chiapas. In Guatemala, plants are found in
the Departments of Chimaltenango, Guatemala, Quiché, and Santa Rosa.
Plants are epiphytes in both humid and dry, wooded mountains at up to 6550
ft. (2000 m).
More about this information and the Bakers...
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