Oncidium altissimum
Wydler's Dancing Lady Orchid
Also known as: Cymbidium altissimum (Jacq.) Sw. +5 more
- Cymbidium altissimum (Jacq.) Sw.
- Oncidium forkelii Scheidw.
- Oncidium forkelii Schweidw.
- Oncidium hannelorae Nir
- Oncidium wydleri Rchb.f.
- Xeilyathum altissimum (Jacq.) Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Oncidium altissimum (commonly known as Wydler's Dancing-Lady Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Oncidium genus, encompassing over 350 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.