Rodriguezia venusta
Rodriguezia venusta is a species of orchid native to Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Brazil.[1]
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Rodriguezia |
| Species: | R. venusta |
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Description
Rodriguezia venusta is an epiphytic orchid species, with sympodial growth and exuberant flowering. It's 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
- Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- 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.
- "Véu-de-noiva - Rodriguezia venusta".
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