Taxon

Stenotyla lendyana

 
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Stenotyla lendyana - Lendy's Stenotyla
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Common name: Lendy's Stenotyla
Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid)
Synonym: Chondrorhyncha lendyana
Distribution: S Mexico to Central America
Habitat: Humid montane cloud forests; 2950-5580ft (900-1700m)
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): July
Bloom characteristics: Erect inflorescence is 6" (15 cm) long with a single pale flower that lasts 2-4 weeks. Flower is 2" (5 cm) across.
Fragrance: Sweet
Description: This small orchid is named for an American orchid enthusiast and cultivator of the species in the 1800s. This is the type species for the genus.
Links: Globalorchids.info • Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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