Taxon

Encyclia dichroma

Encyclia dichroma - The Two-Colored Encyclia
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Common name: The Two-Colored Encyclia
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution: NE Brazil
Habitat: Near coast on low bushes; 920-2950ft (280-900m)
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): Year round; peaks in late summer and early fall
Bloom characteristics: Erect inflorescence is 12-16" (30-40 cm) long with several pink flowers that open simultaneously. Flowers are 1.5" (3.75 cm) across.
Pollination syndrome: Bee (female Xylocopa cubincola)
Foliage characteristics: Riged
Description: This medium sized orchid has clear pink flowers, and tends to be a late summer bloomer, when many other orchids are not blooming.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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