Taxon

Specklinia tribuloides

 
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Specklinia tribuloides - The Thorny Pleurothallis, The Thorny Specklinia
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Common name: The Thorny Pleurothallis, The Thorny Specklinia
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym: Pleurothallis tribuloides
Distribution: Mexico to C America, Suriname, Caribbean
Habitat: dense, wet forests; 985-4265ft (300-1300m)
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): March to December; peaks in June
Bloom characteristics: Erect inflorescence is .25" (.64 cm) long with 1-4 long-lasting red flowers that bloom succesively. Flowers are .25" (.64 cm) across.
Pollination syndrome: Likely fly (Drosophila), sexual deception
Description: The name of this miniature orchid refers to its spiny seed pods.
Links: Annals of Botany • Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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