Taxon

Barkeria lindleyana

 
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Barkeria lindleyana - Lindley's Barkeria
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Common name: Lindley's Barkeria
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym: Barkeria lindleyana var. alba
Distribution: Mexico to C America
Habitat: Semi-deciduous and deciduous forests; 200-2500m
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is 32" long with 5-20 pink flowers with a white patch on lip. Flowers are 2-3" across.
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): October to January; May to June; peaks in November
Description: This is a small to medium sized orchid (it tends to be smaller in cultivation) with a showy pink flower and interestingly shaped lip.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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