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Warczewiczella amazonica

 
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Warczewiczella amazonica - The Amazon Warczewiczella
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Common name: The Amazon Warczewiczella
Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid)
Synonym: Cochleanthes amazonica
Distribution: W South America to N Brazil
Habitat: Wet forests; 500-3280ft (150-1000m)
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): September to March; peaks in December
Bloom characteristics: Erect to pendulous inflorescence is 3-10" (7.6-25.4 cm) long with a single, waxy, white flower with some purple lines in its throat. Flowers are 2-4" (5-10.2 cm) across.
Fragrance: Candy, rose
Description: This small orchid does not have any pseudobulbs and holds its flowers below its leaves.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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