Telipogon pseudobulbosus (Telipogon pseudobulbosus)
Description
Stellilabium is a small genus in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Latin words stella (star) and labium (lip), referring to the star-like bristles on the lip. This seldom-seen, neotropical genus occurs from Costa Rica to Venezuela and Western South America as epiphytes on twigs of guava trees in extremely wet tropical forest habitats at elevation between 1400–2500 m. They are characterized by a short stem with extensive roots, and leaves that are folded lengthwise. The lateral inflorescence gives a raceme or a panicle with few to many miniature to small (from a few mm. to 1 cm), resupinate flowers. The distinct column has an elongate, rostellar beak. There are four pollinia.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Liliopsida
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Order: Asparagales
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Family: Orchidaceae
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Genus: Telipogon
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