👉 Oropogon is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, commonly known as orchids. They are native to tropical regions and can be found throughout the world, from Mexico through Central America to northern Africa. Oropogons are characterized by their long, slender stems that grow up to 10 feet tall, with a starchy, golden-yellow flower that blooms in late spring or early summer, followed by an elongated, pinkish-tan fruit.