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Encyclia replicata

 
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Encyclia replicata - The Folded Lip Encyclia
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Common name: The Folded Lip Encyclia
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym: Encyclia edithiana 'Luke', Encyclia maderoi
Distribution: Colombia to W Venezuela
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is up to 3 feet (90 cm) long with many long-lasting, green and brown flowers with a white lip striped in pink. Flowers are 1.4" (3.5 cm) across.
Fragrance: Fragrant
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): February
Description: Few of these medium to large orchids have been found in the wild, so not much is known about its habitat details or growing needs.
Comments: Encyclia replicata
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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