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Oncidium tigrinum
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Common name:
Tiger Striped Oncidium
Family:
Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae
Distribution:
C to SW Mexico
Habitat:
Pacific facing slopes; 5250-8200ft (1600-2500m)
Life form:
Epiphytic
Fragrance:
Violet scented
Bloom characteristics:
Erect inflorescence is up to 3' (90 cm) long with many long-lasting cream and brown flowers. Flowers are 3" (7.5 cm) across.
Description:
This medium sized orchid prefers to grow in cool environments on oaks.
Comments:
Oncidium tigrinum
Links:
Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
•
Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
Locations
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Greenhouse 10: Intermediate Higher Light Orchid House
(GH10)
• Accession: 2009-1606*B • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
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