Taxon

Guarianthe aurantiaca

 
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Guarianthe aurantiaca - Orange Cattleya, Orange Guarianthe
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Common name: Orange Cattleya, Orange Guarianthe
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym: Cattleya aurantiaca
Distribution: Mexico to C America
Habitat: Tropical and lower montain rainforests; 985-5250ft (300-1100m)
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is 6.5" (16 cm) long with 4-6 orange flowers that cluster near the top of each inflorescence. Flowers are 1" (2.5 cm) across and last about 2 weeks. Flower does not open fully, and can self-pollinate.
Bloom Time: January to May; peaks from February to April
Pollination syndrome: Hummingbird
Description: This small to medium sized orchid has the smallest flowers of its genus.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families • US Forest Service

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