Taxon

Cleisostoma simondii

 
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Cleisostoma simondii - Simond's Cleisostoma
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Common name: Simond's Cleisostoma
Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid)
Distribution: Nepal to S China and Indo-China
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests; 100-1100m
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): Year round; peaks in fall and winter
Bloom characteristics: Arching to pendulous inflorescence is 4-11" long with 11-20 long-lasting green flowers with a pink and white lip. Flowers are .4" across.
Foliage characteristics: Succulent-like
Description: This orchid is interesting for its ridged, succulent-like leaves and thick white roots. C. simondii’s light green, pink-lipped flowers are an added bonus.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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