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Orchidaceae
Oncidium

not marked as a favorite taxon Oncidium ensatum Lindley. Phenology: Apr-Sep. Habitat: Epiphytic or terrestrial, in tropical hammocks, buttonwood woodlands, mangroves, and swamps. Distribution: C. and s. FL; West Indies; possibly also in Mexico, Central America, and the Old World tropics, depending on the very uncertain circumscription of the species.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Taxonomy Comments: O. floridanum (restricted to s. FL and the Bahamas) is sometimes separated based on subtle floral differences.

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA26, K4, NS, POWO, WH3, WI; > Oncidium floridanum Ames — Bah, S, Brown (2002), Correll (1950), Luer (1972). Basionym: Oncidium ensatum Lindl. 1842

Links to other floras: = Oncidium ensatum - FNA26

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW

Heliophily ⓘ: 8

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