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Local Name Dancing-lady Orchid
Botanical Name Oncidium sphacelatum Lindl
Common Name Dancing-lady Orchid
Family Orchidaceae
Distribution It is known to occur naturally in countries like Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Habit Epiphyte
Short Description It is an epiphytic orchid with very showy profusion of cascading yellow flowers with brown blotches.
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Descriptions

It is an epiphytic orchid characterized by clustered pseudobulbs, each crowned with long, glossy, oblong leaves. From the base of these pseudobulbs emerge upright to arching racemes, adorned with numerous small to medium-sized flowers. The flowers, typically yellow to orange in color, feature a prominent three-lobed lip that often bears intricate markings or spots. This lip, fringed or ruffled along the edges.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

May - June

Use(s)

It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.