Zygopetalum maculatum

Zygopetalum maculatum

"Zygopetalum maculatum" is a species of orchid native to Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. The plants are mainly situated in flat, very wet, moss-covered, semi-boggy areas at elevations of 1,100 to 2,500 m.
Zygopetalum maculatum (Orchidaceae) Bioreserva Amazilia, Amazonas, Peru. Dec 16, 2024 Geotagged,Peru,Spring,Zygopetalum maculatum

Appearance

"Zygopetalum maculatum" has a 40 cm long inflorescence with eight to twelve fragrant flowers. The flowers are 4–8 cm wide, and are green with red-brown markings with a white lip marked with violet.

Successfully pollinated flowers close slightly to indicate pollination. Pollinated flowers remain healthy and colorful for up to three months, but unpollinated flowers wilt after one month.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderAsparagales
FamilyOrchidaceae
GenusZygopetalum
SpeciesZ. maculatum
Photographed in
Peru