Taxon

Laelia undulata

Laelia undulata - The Undulate Laelia, The Undulate Schomburgkia
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Common name: The Undulate Laelia, The Undulate Schomburgkia
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym: Schomburgkia undulata
Distribution: Costa Rica to Trinidad
Habitat: Dry, deciduous forests; 1970-3940ft (600-1200m)
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): December to April; peaks from February to March
Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is 2-6 feet (60-180 cm) long with up to 20 waxy, short-lived, pink and purple flowers. Flowers are 2" (5 cm) across.
Fragrance: Fragrant
Pollination syndrome: Likely bee
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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