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Coelia bella

 
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Coelia bella - Beautiful Egg Orchid, The Beautiful Coelia
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Common name: Beautiful Egg Orchid, The Beautiful Coelia
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym: Bothriochilus bellus
Distribution: SE Mexico to C America
Habitat: Rainforests; 1640-4920ft (500-1500m)
Life form: Lithophytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): December to February
Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is 6-10" (15-25 cm) long with 2-6 white flowers with pink sepal tips and a yellow lip. Flowers are over 2" (5 cm) across.
Fragrance: Almonds (strong)
Plant size: 10-18" x 6-10" (25-46 x 15-25 cm)
Pollination syndrome: Likely bee
Description: The Beautiful Coelia deserves its name. Not only does it have some of the larger flowers of the Coelia genus, but their trumpet shape and white petals tipped in pink with a yellow lip make a lovely sight.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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