Maxillaria carolii
Maxillaria carolii is a species of epiphytic orchid native to Colombia.
| Maxillaria carolii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Maxillaria |
| Species: | M. carolii |
| Binomial name | |
| Maxillaria carolii Christenson | |
Characteristics
This species has egg shaped ridged pseudobulbs topped with a single leaf that is about 16 in (406.4mm) long. The 3.4 in flowers are white with long petals and sepals. The labellum is yellow with purple stripes. [1]
References
- Christenson, Eric (February 2002). "New Colombian Orchids". Orchids. 71 (2): 126–128.
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