| Rodriguezia venusta | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Rodriguezia |
| Species: | R. venusta |
| Binomial name | |
| Rodriguezia venusta (Rchb.f.) Lindl. | |
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Rodriguezia venusta is a species of orchid native to Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Brazil.
Description
Rodriguezia venusta is an epiphytic orchid species, with sympodial growth and exuberant flowering. Its flowers bloom in the form of hanging stems full of small white flowers with a center varying between beige or yellowish tones. Its size is small, not reaching more than 20 centimeters in height, however, it is grouped in dense clumps, growing horizontally.
Its roots are aerial, so this orchid prefers stony substrates, and planting in confined pots should be avoided.
References
- ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- Leitão, Carlos André E.; Cortelazzo, Angelo L. (2010). "Structure and histochemistry of the stigmatic and transmitting tissues of Rodriguezia venusta (Orchidaceae) during flower development". Australian Journal of Botany. 58 (3): 233. doi:10.1071/BT09178.
- "Véu-de-noiva - Rodriguezia venusta".
External links
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| Rodriguezia venusta | |
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