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Paphinia herrerae (Paphinia herrerae)

Description

The orchid is an epiphyte with a short rhizome. It has compressed, oval pseudobulbs up to 8 cm long and 2 cm wide. The narrow, pointed oval leaves are thin and veiny. They measure up to 32 cm long by 8 cm wide. The inflorescence is a hanging array of 3 to 5 flowers.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Asparagales

            • Family: Orchidaceae

              • Genus: Paphinia