Pleurothallis marthae

Object Details

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Accession Number: 2015-1573A

Description: This large sized orchid is one of the largest of its genus. It is named for the cultivator of the species, Martha Posada de Robledo of Colombia.
Pollination Syndrome: Fungus gnats (Mycetophila sp., Bradysia sp.), brood-site deception and food deception
Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin

Topic: Orchids; Living Collections

Range: Colombia (Valle del Cauca)
Habitat: 5900-8200ft (1800-2500m)

Life Form: Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics: Erect inflorescence has a single red and yellow flower. Flower is 2" (5 cm) across.

Data Source: Smithsonian Gardens

Common Name: Martha's Pleurothallis
Group: [vascular plants]
Class: Equisetopsida
Subclass: Magnoliidae
Superorder: Lilianae
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Pleurothallis
Species: marthae

Restrictions & Rights: CC0

Metadata Usage: CC0

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Record ID: ofeo-sg_2015-1573A

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