Zygopetalum negrense (Schltr.) C.Schweinf.

  • Authority

    Schweinfurth, Charles. 1967. Orchidaceae of the Guayana Highland. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 14: 69-214.

  • Family

    Orchidaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Zygopetalum negrense (Schltr.) C.Schweinf.

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - BRAZIL. Amazonas: Taracua, alto Rio Negro, flowers lilac with a yellowish lip, blooming in March, G. Hübner 180 (type of Galeottia negrensis). COLOMBIA. Vaupes: Rio Kuduyari, flowers pale tan reticulated with deep maroon, lip fringed, January 20, 1944, P. H. Allen 3257.

  • Discussion

    Galeottia negrensis Schlechter, Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 42 (2): 128. 1925.

  • Distribution

    BRAZIL. Amazonas: Taracua, alto Rio Negro, flowers lilac with a yellowish lip, blooming in March, G. Hübner 180 (type of Galeottia negrensis). COLOMBIA. Vaupes: Rio Kuduyari, flowers pale tan reticulated with deep maroon, lip fringed, January 20, 1944, P. H. Allen 3257.

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