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Pinalia
spicata
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Common name:
Lily of the Valley Orchid, Spicate Eria, Spicate Pinalia
Family:
Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym:
Eria
spicata
Distribution:
Himalaya to China (S Yunnan) and Indo-China
Habitat:
Wooded slopes and forest valleys; 2625-9200ft (800-2800m)
Life form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere):
February to September; peaks in May
Bloom characteristics:
Arching inflorescence is 4-7" (10-18 cm) long with 5-20 pale pink to white, hairy flowers. Flowers are .3" (.8 cm) across.
Fragrance:
Lily of the valley
Plant size:
6-13" x 7-12" (15-33 x 18-30 cm)
Pollination syndrome:
Likely bee
Description:
This miniature to small sized orchid takes its name from the shape of its spike-like, densely flowered inflorescence.
Links:
eFloras.org
•
Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
•
Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
Locations
1:
Greenhouse 11: Intermediate Orchid House
(GH11)
• Accession: 2009-0432*G • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
2:
Greenhouse 11: Intermediate Orchid House
(GH11)
• Accession: 2009-2392*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
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Individual