Rodriguezia venusta

Rodriguezia venusta
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Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Rodriguezia
Species:
R. venusta
Binomial name
Rodriguezia venusta
Synonyms[1]
  • Burlingtonia fragrans Lindl.
  • Burlingtonia venusta (Rchb.f.) Lindl.
  • Rodriguezia fragrans (Lindl.) Rchb.f.
  • Burlingtonia knowlesii B.S.Williams
  • Rodriguezia flavida Garay & Dunst.

Rodriguezia venusta is a species of orchid native to Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Brazil.[1]

Description

Rodriguezia venusta is an epiphytic orchid species, with sympodial growth and exuberant flowering. Its flowers bloom in the form of hanging stems full of small white flowers with a center varying between beige or yellowish tones. Its size is small, not reaching more than 20 centimeters in height, however, it is grouped in dense clumps, growing horizontally.[2]

Its roots are aerial, so this orchid prefers stony substrates, and planting in confined pots should be avoided.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  2. ^ Leitão, Carlos André E.; Cortelazzo, Angelo L. (2010). "Structure and histochemistry of the stigmatic and transmitting tissues of Rodriguezia venusta (Orchidaceae) during flower development". Australian Journal of Botany. 58 (3): 233. doi:10.1071/BT09178.
  3. ^ "Véu-de-noiva - Rodriguezia venusta".
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