Zygosepalum labiosum
Zygosepalum labiosum is an epiphytic orchid found in South America, growing in dense shade at up to 400 m (1,300 ft) in elevation.
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| Species: | Z. labiosum |
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| Zygosepalum labiosum (Richard) C. Schweinfurth | |
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Zygopetalum rostratum Raf.
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Description
Zygosepalum labiosum has scandent rhizomes with ovoid pseudobulbs. Its leaves are 25 cm (9.8 in) long. The orchid's inflorescence is up to 20 cm (7.9 in) long with one to three flowers. The flowers are up to 10 cm (3.9 in) in width, with greenish sepals and petals with red markings at their base. The lip is white with a violet callus and violet veins.[2]
References
- Peter Rivière, ed. (2006). The Guiana Travels of Robert Schomburgk, 1835-1844: Explorations on behalf of the Royal Geographical Society, 1835-1839. Hakluyt Society Series. 16 (abridged, illustrated ed.). Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. p. 30. ISBN 9780904180862.
- I. F. La Croix (2008). The New Encyclopedia of Orchids: 1500 Species in Cultivation (illustrated ed.). Timber Press. p. 498. ISBN 9780881928761.
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