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Oncidium sphacelatum

Dancing lady orchid

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About

This orchid, known by the common name Kandyan dancer orchid in Sri Lanka, is notable for its resemblance to the traditional Kandyan dancer costume.

Field notes

Distribution & habitat

Mexico to Central America and southeastern Venezuela

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Habitat

Altitude
Not recorded
Altitude class
—
Native to
Venezuela, Sri Lanka, Mexico

Cultivation

Difficulty
easy
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