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Coryanthes albertinae

Coryanthes albertinae H.Karst.
Coryanthes albertinae
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Coryanthes albertinae is a species in the Orchidaceae family, native to Brazil and Venezuela. It was first described in 1848 by H.Karst.

Description

Coryanthes albertinae is a member of the Orchidaceae family, a group of flowering plants known for their diverse and often intricate floral structures. The species is distributed in northern Brazil and Venezuela. It was formally described in 1848 by Heinrich Gustav Karsten, who is credited with its authorship. This orchid is part of the genus Coryanthes, which is characterized by specific morphological traits typical of the Orchidaceae family.

Distribution

BR · Brazil North · Venezuela

Synonyms

Coryanthes albertinae var. rodrigueziiCoryanthes maculata var. albertinae

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