Aspasia principissa explained

Aspasia principissa is a orchid in the genus Aspasia ranging from Central America to Colombia and Brazil.[1] [2]

Description

It grows from a pseudobulb. It produces only a few large flowers with coloration of white to pale yellow with pink or lavender streaks. Flowers are wavy and about wide. The fruits are narrow and ribbed.[3]

Pollination

This species of orchid is pollinated by bees in the genera Eulaema and Exaerete.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aspasia principissa Rchb.f. Plants of the World Online Kew Science . 2024-11-25 . Plants of the World Online . en.
  2. Aspasia principissa . 5306507 . 2024-11-25.
  3. Web site: STRI Research Portal - Aspasi principissa . 2024-11-25 . panamabiota.org.