Brasiliorchis schunkeana

Brasiliorchis schunkeana (syn. Maxillaria schunkeana) is a species of orchid.[1] The colors of its flower are very close to black, but it is actually a very dark purple-red, giving the impression of a black flower.[2]

Schunke's Maxillaria
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Monocots
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Tribe:
Maxillarieae
Subtribe:
Maxillariinae
Genus:
Brasiliorchis
Species:
B. schunkeana
Binomial name
Brasiliorchis schunkeana
(Campacci & Kautsky) R.B.Singer, S.Koehler & Carnevali[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Maxillaria schunkeana Campacci & Kautsky
  • Bolbidium schunkeanum (Campacci & Kautsky) J.M.H.Shaw

Distribution

The plant is found in the rainforest in Espírito Santo State, Brazil,[1] at elevations of 600 to 700 meters.[2] Primarily found in forest biomes, this genus is easily diagnosed by its sulcate to ridged, bifoliate pseudobulbs and its long-lasting campanulate.

References
  1. "Brasiliorchis schunkeana", World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2013-05-28
  2. Giulietti & al. (2009). Plantas raras do Brasil: 1-496. Conservação International, Belo Horizonte, MG.

Bibliography


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