Dracula simia explained

Dracula simia, known also as the monkey-like Dracula, is an epiphytic orchid originally described as part of the genus Masdevallia,[1] but later reclassified as part of genus Dracula. The arrangement of column, petals and lip resembles a monkey's face.[1] [2] The plant blooms at any season with several flowers on the inflorescence that open successively.[1] Flowers are fragrant with the scent of a ripe orange.[3] [4] [5] The monkey orchid is native to Ecuador, but is also found in some regions of Colombia and Peru. Currently, this orchid is in danger of extinction.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Miscellaneous species of Masdevallia (Orchidaceae) from Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. 39. 4. Phytologia. 185–235. Carlyle A. Luer. 1978. 10.5962/bhl.part.7613. free. Description of Masdevallia simia on pages 229-230
  2. Book: Pridgeon, Alex . The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids . 1992 . Timber Press . 0-88192-267-6 . 113 .
  3. Web site: Plant of The Week: Monkey Orchid . 2012-06-12 . 29 December 2012.
  4. Web site: The Amazing Monkey Orchid.
  5. Web site: Monkey Orchids for Sale | Monkey Orchid Dracula Simia | About Orchids Flowers | Monkey Orchid Images . www.fiboni.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130627135529/http://www.fiboni.com/2013/03/flowers-with-a-monkey-face-see-it-to-believe-it . 2013-06-27.
  6. Web site: Monkey Face Orchid The Garden Style.

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