Biology:Huntleya burtii

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Short description: Species of orchid

Huntleya burtii
Huntleya burtii Orchi 01.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Huntleya
Species:
H. burtii
Binomial name
Huntleya burtii
(Augustus R. Endrés (es) & Rchb.f.) Rolfe
Synonyms
  • Batemannia burtii Augustus R. Endrés (es) & Rchb.f. (basionym)
  • Zygopetalum burtii (Augustus R. Endrés (es) & Rchb.f.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hemsl.

Huntleya burtii, also known as the cat-face orchid, is a species of orchid that occurs in Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama and Costa Rica. It has beautiful fan-shaped growth and bears single, large, glossy flowers on 6" spikes. The long-lived, fragrant blooms may reach 5" across and are red-brown with yellow spotting toward the top, fading to white spotting toward the bottom. These plants usually grow at elevations of 900–3,600 feet and prefer warm, moderately bright environments.[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5945654 entry