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Life Form:

Terrestrial

Bloom Characteristics:

Many matte blooms open simultaneously and grow on an inflorescence which is 24-48" long. Flowers are 4-5" across, and last 17-18 days. Plants from Java self pollinate, leading to a shorter lifespan for the flower.

Foliage Characteristics:

Variegated foliage.

Fragrance:

Fragrant

Range:

SE Asia; Australia; Africa

Habitat:

Grassy fields, moist forests, swamps; 0-1300m

Topic:

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Common Name:

Nun's Orchid clonal variety

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Phaius

Species:

tankervilleae

Accession Number:

2018-0487B

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection

Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7ffe52197-2249-48d6-918c-38d6d872af1e

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2018-0487B