Oncidium sphacelatum

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Oncidium sphacelatum
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Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Oncidium
Species:
O. sphacelatum
Binomial name
Oncidium sphacelatum
Synonyms [1]
  • Oncidium schrautianumKöniger
  • Oncidium sphacelatum var. majusLindl.
  • Oncidium sphacelatum var. minusLindl.
  • Oncidium stenostalixRchb.f. ex Kraenzl.

Oncidium sphacelatum is a species of orchid ranging from Mexico to Central America and southeastern Venezuela. It is known as Kandyan dancer orchid in Sri Lanka due to its resemblance to a Kandyan dancer. [2] [ additional citation(s) needed ]

References

  1. "Oncidium sphacelatum Lindl." Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  2. Gunasekera, Susil W. (19 July 2009). "Flowering plants for colourful garden". Sunday Times Magazine. Retrieved 28 March 2023.