Oncidium-eliae-2021-09-28***SITF Confirmed this plant as Oncidium eliae (Aug 2022);
Previously known as Sigmatostalix eliae, this plant has the retrose side lobes, a trowel-shaped midlobe, and the single nipple-like crest that are characteristics of Oncidium eliae; it is an excellent match to the drawing and description in Dodson & Bennett's "Orchids of Peru (Fascicle 2); the strongly reflexed sepals and petals can be clearly seen in these photos; while this species is noted in the description for its color form, this plant has flowers much weaker in color than usual.***
Judging Center: CSNJC
Award Number: 20212311
Award Date: September 05, 2021
Awarded As: Oncidium eliae
Oncidium eliae has previous awards (CCM and AM); the judges recognize a unique color form (not awarded nor on IOSPE), and request SITF verification of identification as Oncidium eliae.