Contains 1 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
ONCIDIUM Swartz, Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl. 21: 239. 1800.
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TYPE: Oncidium altissimum (Jacquin) Swartz, typ. cons. (Epidendrum altissimum Jacquin)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncidium ensatum | FLORIDA DANCINGLADY ORCHID; FLORIDA ONCIDIUM | Native Endangered-State FACW (NWPL) |
[Family identification key]
1. Leaves 25-40 times as long as wide; sepals and petals dull yellow with brownish markings
1. Leaves 10-20 times as long as wide; sepals and petals bright yellow with dark reddish to purplish markings
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xeilyathum | Xeilyathum Rafinesque, Fl. Tellur. 2: 62. 1837 ("1836"). | TYPE: Xeilyathum altissimum (Jacquin) Rafinesque (Epidendrum altissimum Jacquin) = Oncidium Swartz 1800. |