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Oncidium hyphaematicum

 
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Oncidium hyphaematicum - Red Eye Orchid, The Translucent Red Oncidium
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Common name: Red Eye Orchid, The Translucent Red Oncidium
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae
Distribution: W South America
Habitat: Semi-dry forest with rainy season in fall; 985-6560ft (300-2000m)
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): Year round; peaks from December to January
Bloom characteristics: Erect inflorescence is between around 2-7 feet (.6-2 meters) long with many yellow and brown flowers - 3-5 flowers per a branch. Flowers are 1.25" (3.1 cm) across.
Fragrance: Sweet
Pollination syndrome: Bee (male Centris buchwaldii); bee thinks flowers are another threatening bee, and attacks
Plant size: 10-18" x 8-14" (25-46 x 20-36 cm), excluding inflorescence
Description: This medium sized orchid takes its name from the appearance of its flowers, which are reminiscent of a hyphema (a collection of blood inside the eye).
Comments: Oncidium hyphaematicum
Links: Biodiversity Heritage Library • Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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