The original origin of the Oncidium is from North and South America: This area runs from Florida and Mexico to Peru and Argentina.The nickname of the Oncidium Orchid is Tiger Orchid. This name is due to the tiger print on the flower. There are many species with each their own tiger print.The beauty of the oncidium is that there are many buds on a branch. When the orchid is at its ripest, it is a sun in the house.