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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Genus: | Dracula |
Species: | D. simia
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Binomial name | |
Dracula simia (Luer)
Luer
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Synonyms [1] | |
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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]
Dracula simia | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Genus: | Dracula |
Species: | D. simia
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Binomial name | |
Dracula simia (Luer)
Luer
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Synonyms [1] | |
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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]