Brasiliorchis schunkeana
Brasiliorchis schunkeana (syn. Maxillaria schunkeana) is a species of orchid.[1] 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.[2]
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Distribution
The plant is found in the rainforest in Espírito Santo State, Brazil,[1] at elevations of 600 to 700 meters.[2] Primarily found in forest biomes, this genus is easily diagnosed by its sulcate to ridged, bifoliate pseudobulbs and its long-lasting campanulate.
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References
- "Brasiliorchis schunkeana", World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2013-05-28
- Giulietti & al. (2009). Plantas raras do Brasil: 1-496. Conservação International, Belo Horizonte, MG.
Bibliography
- Singer, Rodrigo B.; Koehler, Samantha; Carnevali, German (2007). "Brasiliorchis: A New Genus for the Maxillaria picta Alliance (Orchidaceae, Maxillariinae)". Novon. 17 (1): 91–99. doi:10.3417/1055-3177(2007)17[91:BANGFT]2.0.CO;2.
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