Taxon

Brassia aurantiaca

 
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Brassia aurantiaca - Orange Claw, The Red-Orange Brassia
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Common name: Orange Claw, The Red-Orange Brassia
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym: Ada aurantiaca
Distribution: Colombia to NW Venezuela
Habitat: Cold tropical forests; 6600-8250ft (2000-2500m)
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom characteristics: Erect then arching inflorescence is 12-20" (30-51 cm) long with up to 18 densely blooming orange flowers. Tubular flowers are 1.25" (3 cm) across.
Pollination syndrome: Hummingbird, wasp
Plant size: 8-14" x 8-12" (20-36 x 20-30 cm)
Description: The star-like, bright orange flowers of this orchid bloom close together, giving the appearance of a tasseled orange mass of flowers.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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