Taxon

Cattleya elongata

Cattleya elongata - Cattleya with the Elongated Stalk
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Common name: Cattleya with the Elongated Stalk
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution: Brazil (Pernambuco to Minas Gerais)
Habitat: Bare rock outcroppings; 2950-4920ft (900-1500m)
Life form: Lithophytic
Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is 8-24" (20-60 cm) long with 10 heavy, brown, long-lived flowers with a pink lip. Flower color is variable. Flowers are 3.12" (8 cm) across.
Fragrance: Fragrant
Pollination syndrome: Bee (Bombus brevivillus)
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): September to October
Description: This large orchid prefers warm to cool conditions and has color variable flowers.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families • Science Direct

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