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Dendrolirium
lasiopetalum
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Common name:
The Shaggy Petaled Dendrolirium, The Shaggy Petaled Eria
Family:
Orchidaceae (Orchid)
Distribution:
Himalaya to Hong Kong and W Malesia
Habitat:
primary montane forests; 1280-6890ft (390-2100m)
Life form:
Lithophytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere):
April
Bloom characteristics:
Inflorescence is 4-8" (10-20 cm) long with 7-12 yellow flowers. Flowers are .5" (1.25 cm) across.
Description:
This medium sized orchid has flower petals which are densely hairy on the outside.
Links:
eFloras.org
•
Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
•
Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
Locations
1:
Greenhouse 11: Intermediate Orchid House
(GH11)
• Accession: 2015-1319*B • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
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