oncidiumoncidium
genusgenusFlamboyant orchids characterized by their sprays of numerous small to medium-sized flowers, often in bright yellows and browns, dancing on long, graceful stems. These epiphytic plants feature distinctive pseudobulbs at their base and can produce spectacular flowering displays multiple times per year.
Etymology
The name comes from the Greek word 'onkos' meaning 'swelling' or 'tumor,' referring to the distinctive warty crest found at the base of the flower's lip.
Interesting fact!
Their flowers are often called 'dancing ladies' by botanists due to their unique shape, which resembles tiny ballet dancers with flowing skirts when viewed from the side.
All species of Oncidium
oncidiumTigrinum
Tiger orchid, Tiger dancing lady, Tiger bee orchid.
oncidiumSphacelatum
Dancing lady orchid, Yellow shower orchid, Butterfly spray orchid.
oncidiumGardneri
Gardner's dancing lady orchid, Yellow butterfly orchid, Brazilian butterfly orchid.
oncidiumLongipes
Long-stalked oncidium, Dancing lady orchid, Mini dancing lady.
oncidiumForbesii
Forbes' dancing lady orchid, Golden tiger orchid, Yellow tiger orchid.
oncidiumOrnithorhynchum
Baby powder orchid, Bird's beak orchid, Sweet vanilla orchid.
oncidiumBaueri
Golden shower orchid, Dancing butterfly orchid, Yellow rain orchid.
oncidiumIncurvum
Fairy dancing orchid, Sweet evening orchid, Mini butterfly orchid.
oncidiumVaricosum
Dancing lady orchid, Golden shower orchid, Brazilian butterfly orchid.
oncidiumFlexuosum
Dancing lady orchid, Yellow shower orchid, Flexible oncidium.
oncidiumLeucochilum
White dancing lady orchid, White butterfly orchid, White bee orchid.
oncidiumWarmingii
Golden dancing lady, Warming's orchid, Dancing butterfly orchid.
oncidiumSarcodes
Ruby dancer orchid, Red shower orchid, Ruby cascade oncidium.
oncidiumAltissimum
Tall oncidium, Giant dancing lady orchid, Mule ear oncidium.
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