Taxon

Epidendrum parkinsonianum

 
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Epidendrum parkinsonianum - Parkinson's Epidendrum
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Common name: Parkinson's Epidendrum
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution: Mexico to C America
Habitat: Pine oak forests; 4900-7550ft (1500-2300m)
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): Year round; peaks from April to July
Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is 2" (5 cm) long with 1-3 green flowers with a large white lip that open simultaneously. Flowers are 4-6" (10.2-15.2 cm) across and can last up to a month.
Fragrance: Sweet citrus (at night)
Foliage characteristics: Almost cylindrical and very fleshy, leaves can be as long as 18" (45.7 cm).
Pollination syndrome: Moth
Description: This large orchid has long, pendulous leaves, large flowers, and a sweet evening fragrance that is so strong it can fill a room. It is frequently confused with Epidendrum falcatum, but E. falcatum is a creeping lithophytic orchid with thick, brittle stems and more flowers, which have a slight pinkish hue.
Links: Biodiversity Heritage Library • JSTOR • Orchid Culture

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