Dracula_simia

<i>Dracula simia</i>

Dracula simia

Species of plant

Dracula simia, known also as the monkey-like Dracula, is an epiphytic orchid originally described as part of the genus Masdevallia,[2] but later reclassified as part of genus Dracula.[1] The arrangement of column, petals and lip resembles a monkey's face.[2][3] The plant blooms at any season with several flowers on the inflorescence that open successively.[2] Flowers are fragrant with the scent of a ripe orange.[4][5][6]The monkey orchid is native to Ecuador, but is also found in some regions of Colombia and Peru. Currently, this orchid is in danger of extinction. [7]

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References

  1. [1]
    "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species".
  2. [2]
    Carlyle A. Luer (1978). "Miscellaneous species of Masdevallia (Orchidaceae) from Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia". Phytologia. 39 (4): 185–235. doi:10.5962/bhl.part.7613. Description of Masdevallia simia on pages 229-230
  3. [3]
    Pridgeon, Alex (1992). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids. Timber Press. p. 113. ISBN 0-88192-267-6.
  4. [4]
    "Plant of The Week: Monkey Orchid". 2012-06-12. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
  5. [5]
    "The Amazing Monkey Orchid".
  6. [6]
    "Monkey Orchids for Sale | Monkey Orchid Dracula Simia | About Orchids Flowers | Monkey Orchid Images". www.fiboni.com. Archived from Orchids for Sale | Monkey Orchid Dracula Simia | About Orchids Flowers | Monkey Orchid Images the original on 2013-06-27. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  7. [7]
    "Monkey Face Orchid The Garden Style".


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