Blood Red Broughtonia (Broughtonia sanguinea)
Description
Broughtonia sanguinea, also known as Blood Red Broughtonia is a plant in the genus Broughtonia, a member of the Orchidaceae family. The genus is abbreviated Bro in trade journals. Broughtonia sanguinea is a species native to Jamaica. Its small, egg-shaped and compact pseudobulbs measure from 2.5 to 5 centimeters in size. On the top of each pseudobulb, there are two 6 to 8 inches (15–20 centimeters) long leaves. The leaves have a hard texture and do not break easily, and measures to be about 0.5 to 1 inch wide. The flower spikes grow to two feet (60 cm), and produces long, clustered red flowers 1-1.5 to 2 inches in size. The spikes are able to bloom for several months and the plant is able to bloom twice per year or more. The red flowers that bloom heaviest in spring, fall and winter have dark purple veins and a hint of yellow at the base. The flowers begin to bloom from the plants long, arching spikes. Each spike bears up to 10 flowers. The mature plants prefer intermediate to warm temperatures in which mature plants are able to grow year-round.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum:
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Class: Liliopsida
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Order: Asparagales
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Family: Orchidaceae
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Genus: Broughtonia
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