Oncidium altissimum (Jacq.)Swartz.

sect. Oblongata
Common Name: Dancing Lady
Family: Orchidaceae Juss.

Country of Origin: Caribbean

Culture: Grow in cool to warm conditions with moderate to bright light. Water the plant right before the potting mix starts to dry. Plants should be potted in a well drain medium such as medium fir bark. ³

USDA Zone: 10-12

Accession Data:

Accession # 199100069
Source: Alan Wachtel
Accession Date: 06-07-1991
Bench: 3223 - ORCH: SW Island Treebox
- Currently: active - healthy
- Qty: 3 confirmed on 11-29-2024
Restrictions:
- CITES Appendix II Listed Plant

Classification:

Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
SubClass: monocots
Order: Asparagales
SubOrder:
Family: Orchidaceae
SubFamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Cymbidieae
SubTribe: Oncidiinae

Flowering Data:

This accession has been observed in bloom on:

Year	Jan				Feb				Mar					Apr				May				Jun					Jul				Aug				Sep					Oct				Nov				Dec
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008

References (internal):

EEB Greenhouse Holdings native to: Cuba / Leeward Is. / Puerto Rico / Windward Is.

References (external):

The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Accessed 12 May 2015.
WCSP (2015). World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Accessed 12 May 2015
Oncidium (genus) at Orchids Wiki. Accessed 24 May 2015.
Oncidium altissimum at Internet Orchid Species Encyclopedia. Accessed 24 May 2015.

data regenerated on Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:33:17 -0500 [bcm v4.0]