Brassia glumacea

Description

This genus was first described by Olof Swartz in 1800 with the orchid Oncidium altissimum, which has become the type species.Its name is derived from the Greek word -----, "onkos", meaning "swelling". This refers to the callus at the lower lip.Most species in the Oncidium genus are epiphytes, although some are lithophytes or terrestrials.They are widespread from northern Mexico, the Caribbean, and some parts of South Florida to South America. They usually occur in seasonally dry areas.