Taxon

Rhynchostele rossii

 
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Rhynchostele rossii - Ross' Rhynchostele
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Common name: Ross' Rhynchostele
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym: Lemboglossum rossii
Distribution: Mexico to C America
Habitat: Cloud forest; 6560-9850ft (2000-3000m)
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom characteristics: Curved to pendant inflorescence is 2.4-8" (6-20 cm) long with up to 4 white flowers with brown spotted sepals. Flower is 2-3.2" (5-8 cm) across.
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): Year round; peaks January to April
Description: This miniature orchid is named for an English orchid collector of Mexico in the 1800s.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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