Maxillaria schunkeana

Maxillaria schunkeana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Maxillaria
Species:
M. schunkeana
Binomial name
Maxillaria schunkeana
Campacci & Kautsky
Synonyms[1]
  • Bolbidium schunkeanum (Campacci & Kautsky) J.M.H.Shaw
  • Brasiliorchis schunkeana (Campacci & Kautsky) R.B.Singer, S.Koehler & Carnevali

Maxillaria schunkeana (syn. Brasiliorchis schunkeana) is a species of orchid.[2] The colors of its flower are very close to black, but it is actually a very dark purple-red, giving the impression of a black flower.[3]

Distribution

The plant is found in the rainforest in Espírito Santo State, Brazil,[2] at elevations of 600 to 700 meters.[3] Primarily found in forest biomes, this genus is easily diagnosed by its sulcate to ridged, bifoliate pseudobulbs and its long-lasting campanulate.

References

  1. ^ "Maxillaria schunkeana Campacci & Kautsky". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Brasiliorchis schunkeana", World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2013-05-28
  3. ^ a b Giulietti & al. (2009). Plantas raras do Brasil: 1-496. Conservação International, Belo Horizonte, MG.

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