Taxon

Rhynchostylis gigantea

 
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Rhynchostylis gigantea - The Giant Rhynchostylis
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Common name: The Giant Rhynchostylis
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym: Rhynchostylis gigantea var. alba, Rhynchostylis gigantea var. illustris
Distribution: Hainan to Malesia
Habitat: dry lowland forests, savana-like woodlands; 0-2300ft (0-700m)
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): January to February
Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is 15" (38 cm) long with up to 50 white flowers spotted in pink that last about two weeks. Flowers are 1" (2.5 cm) across.
Fragrance: Citrus
Description: This medium sized orchid has dense clusters of flowers which can vary in color.
Links: eFloras.org • Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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