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'''''Paphinia cristata''''' is a species of the orchid genus ''[[Paphinia]]'' and the [[type species]] of this genus. It is [[endemism|endemic]] to northern South America. Its 1 to 3 flowered pendant inflorescence carries large, deep-red flowers. The species was published in 1843 in Edwards's Botanical Register 29: misc. page 14. (http://www.botanicus.org/page/242499) |
'''''Paphinia cristata''''' is a species of the orchid genus ''[[Paphinia]]'' and the [[type species]] of this genus. It is [[endemism|endemic]] to northern South America and th island of Trinidad. Its 1 to 3 flowered pendant inflorescence carries large, deep-red flowers. The species was published in 1843 in Edwards's Botanical Register 29: misc. page 14. (http://www.botanicus.org/page/242499) |
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== Distribution and habitat == |
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''Paphinia cristata'' is found in Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana and Trinidad at altitudes from sea level up to 1000m, in damp forest. |
''Paphinia cristata'' is found in Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana and Trinidad at altitudes from sea level up to 1000m, in damp forest. |
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''Paphinia cristata''prefers warm,moist,shaded,humid conditions. Never allow plants to dry out. Mount on pieces of coconut,tree fern or cork with a pad of mosss around the roots. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Paphinia cristata is a species of the orchid genus Paphinia and the type species of this genus. It is endemic to northern South America and th island of Trinidad. Its 1 to 3 flowered pendant inflorescence carries large, deep-red flowers. The species was published in 1843 in Edwards's Botanical Register 29: misc. page 14. (http://www.botanicus.org/page/242499)
Distribution and habitat
Paphinia cristata is found in Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana and Trinidad at altitudes from sea level up to 1000m, in damp forest.
Culture
Paphinia cristataprefers warm,moist,shaded,humid conditions. Never allow plants to dry out. Mount on pieces of coconut,tree fern or cork with a pad of mosss around the roots.
References
External links
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