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

Dracula simia, called also monkey orchid or the monkey-like Dracula, is an epiphytic orchid originally described in the genus Masdevallia,[2] but later moved to the genus Dracula.[1] The arrangement of column, petals and lip strongly 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 2 "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species".
  2. 1 2 3 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. ↑ Pridgeon, Alex (1992). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids. Timber Press. p. 113. ISBN 0-88192-267-6.
  4. ↑ "Plant of The Week: Monkey Orchid". 2012-06-12. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
  5. ↑ "The Amazing Monkey Orchid".
  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. ↑ "Monkey Face Orchid The Garden Style".


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