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 dancing lady, Tiger orchid, Mexican tiger orchid.
oncidiumSphacelatum
Dancing lady orchid, Yellow butterfly orchid, Golden shower orchid.
oncidiumGardneri
Gardner's dancing lady, Yellow butterfly orchid, Brazilian dancing lady.
oncidiumLongipes
Long-stemmed dancing lady, Tiny dancer orchid, Mini golden shower orchid.
oncidiumForbesii
Forbes' dancing lady, Golden shower orchid, Tiger dancing lady.
oncidiumOrnithorhynchum
Bird's bill orchid, Baby powder orchid, Pink butterfly dance.
oncidiumBaueri
Golden shower orchid, Dancing lady orchid, Yellow butterfly orchid.
oncidiumIncurvum
Dancing fairy orchid, Sweet evening orchid, Mini butterfly orchid.
oncidiumVaricosum
Dancing lady orchid, Golden butterfly orchid, Brazilian butterfly orchid.
oncidiumFlexuosum
Dancing lady orchid, Yellow shower orchid, Golden spray orchid.
oncidiumLeucochilum
White dancing lady, White butterfly orchid, White spray orchid.
oncidiumWarmingii
Golden butterfly orchid, Dancing lady orchid, Warming's dancing lady.
oncidiumSarcodes
Ruby dancer, Red shower orchid, Ruby cascade.
oncidiumAltissimum
Giant dancing lady, Tall oncidium, Yellow rain orchid.
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