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Cuitlauzina pendula

 
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Cuitlauzina pendula - The Pendant Cuitlauzina
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Common name: The Pendant Cuitlauzina
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution: W and C Mexico
Habitat: Pine-oak forests; 4600-7200ft (1400-2200m)
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): March to August; peaks in May
Bloom characteristics: Pendulous, frequently zigzag inflorescence is up to 12" (30 cm) long with 8-15 waxy, pale pink and white flowers. Flowers are 2" (5 cm) across and long-lived.
Fragrance: Lemon
Plant size: 8-12" x 5-10" (20-30 x 13-25 cm), excluding inflorescence
Pollination syndrome: Possibly bee
Description: This small orchid is the type species for its genus, which is named for Cuitlahuatzin, the governor of Iztapalapa, Mexico at the time of its discovery.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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