Maxillaria carolii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Genus: | Maxillaria |
Species: | M. carolii |
Binomial name | |
Maxillaria carolii Christenson |
Maxillaria carolii is a species of epiphytic orchid native to Colombia.
Characteristics
This species has egg shaped ridged pseudobulbs topped with a single leaf that is about 16 in (406.4mm) long. The 3.4 in flowers are white with long petals and sepals. The labellum is yellow with purple stripes.
References
- Christenson, Eric (February 2002). "New Colombian Orchids". Orchids. 71 (2): 126–128.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Maxillaria carolii |