Cynorkis castillonii (P.Bernet) Hermans & P.J.Cribb, Kew Bull. 72(3)-38: 29 (2017).
Homotypic Synonyms:
Physoceras castillonii P.Bernet, Richardiana 10: 145 (2010).
Description:
Species with 3 cylindrical tubers giving rise to an erect stem carrying at mid stem a single, elliptical, apiculate, basally clasping leaf that that blooms in the fall on a terminal, erect, 1.5 to 2.5 cm long, 4 to 15 flowered inflorescences.
Habitat:
At elevations around 1400 meters.
Phenology:
Blooms in the fall.
Cultivation:
As given for the genus, warm to cool growing terrestrial.
References:
Richardiana 10(3): 145-149. Bernet 2010.; orchidspecies.com.
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| Photograph P. Bernet ©Swiss Orchid Foundation at the Herbarium Jany Renz Image used with kind permission. |
Photograph P. Bernet ©Swiss Orchid Foundation at the Herbarium Jany Renz Image used with kind permission. |
Photograph P. Bernet ©Swiss Orchid Foundation at the Herbarium Jany Renz Image used with kind permission. |
Photograph P. Bernet ©Swiss Orchid Foundation at the Herbarium Jany Renz Image used with kind permission. |
Photograph P. Bernet ©Swiss Orchid Foundation at the Herbarium Jany Renz Image used with kind permission. |
