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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
Range:
SE Mexico to Honduras
Habitat:
Dry or humid forests; 0-6560ft (0-2000m)
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:
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Common Name:
White-Lipped Oncidium
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Oncidium
Species:
leucochilum
Accession Number:
2022-0325A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax74eb3872b-cd63-4c8b-9aa2-287c5f8811b8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2022-0325A