Oncidium leucochilum

Object Details

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Accession Number: 2009-1220A

Description: This large orchid is notable for its fine, thin roots. It is named for the notable, white lip of its flower.
Bloom Time (Northern Hemisphere): Year round; peaks from April to July
Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin

Topic: Orchids; Living Collections

Range: SE Mexico to Honduras
Habitat: Dry or humid forests; 0-6560ft (0-2000m)

Life Form: Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics: Inflorescence can be nearly 10 feet (3 meters) long with a few to many waxy, long-lasting, green and brown flowers with a white lip that has a hint of pink. Flowers are 1.2" (3 cm) across.
Fragrance: Spicy

Data Source: Smithsonian Gardens

Common Name: White-Lipped Oncidium
Group: [vascular plants]
Class: Equisetopsida
Subclass: Magnoliidae
Superorder: Lilianae
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Oncidium
Species: leucochilum

Restrictions & Rights: CC0

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID

Record ID: ofeo-sg_2009-1220A

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Photographed by: Eugene Cross

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