Maxillaria uncata Lindl.
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Authority
Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.
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Family
Orchidaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Caespitose epiphytes with pendent stems bearing inconspicuous pseudobulbs to 5 x 2 mm. Leaves 1 per pseudobulb, linear, acute, rigid, 2.5-8 X 0.1-0.3 cm. Inflorescences solitary scapes near stem apices. Flowers campanulate, translucent, greenish-white with faint maroon striping; dorsal sepal lanceolate, apiculate, to 11 X 3.5 mm, the lateral sepals obliquely ovate, apiculate, 14 X 5 mm, inserted on long column foot; petals obliquely lanceolate, apiculate, to 9 X 4 mm; lip obscurely 3-lobed, oblong, 13X5 mm, the midlobe emarginate, the callus blunt, longitudinal, half length of lip; column straight, terminating in hooded structure over stigma. Fl (Jul, Aug, Oct, Nov), fr (Aug, Oct).