Specklinia picta

Specklinia picta

Specklinia picta is a miniature, epiphytic orchid found in Central and South America.
Specklinia picta Andinapolis, Valle Del Cauca Specklinia picta

Appearance

Plants bloom on an apical, racemose, 4″ long, inflorescence with light yellow successively opening flowers in spring through summer. Plants are compact, characterized by small but elongate leaves with purple accents.
Specklinia picta - flowers, Reserva Forestal Bosque de Yotoco, Colombia https://www.jungledragon.com/image/144959/barbosella_dolichorhiza_reserva_forestal_bosque_de_yotoco_colombia.html Colombia,Colombia 2022,Geotagged,Reserva Forestal Bosque de Yotoco,South America,Specklinia picta,Summer,World

Naming

Specklinia (Pleurothallis) picta
Specklinia picta, Reserva Forestal Bosque de Yotoco, Colombia https://www.jungledragon.com/image/144960/barbosella_dolichorhiza_-_flowers_reserva_forestal_bosque_de_yotoco_colombia.html Colombia,Colombia 2022,Geotagged,Reserva Forestal Bosque de Yotoco,South America,Specklinia picta,Summer,World

Distribution

Central and South America

References:

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specklinia
https://newworldorchids.com/shop/specklinia-pleurothallis-picta/
Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderAsparagales
FamilyOrchidaceae
GenusSpecklinia
SpeciesSpecklinia picta
Photographed in
Colombia