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Coryanthes alborosea

Coryanthes alborosea C.Schweinf.
Coryanthes alborosea
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Coryanthes alborosea is a species in the genus Coryanthes, belonging to the Orchidaceae family. It was first described by C.Schweinf. and published in 1943. This orchid is native to Peru.

Description

Coryanthes alborosea is a member of the Orchidaceae, a large and diverse family of flowering plants. The species was formally described by C.Schweinf. in 1943 and is part of the genus Coryanthes, known for its distinctive and often showy flowers. This orchid is found in the wild in Peru, where it is adapted to the local environmental conditions. As with many orchids, it likely grows in specific microhabitats that provide the necessary humidity, light, and temperature for its survival. The genus Coryanthes is part of the subfamily Epidendroideae, which includes a wide variety of epiphytic and terrestrial orchids.

Distribution

Peru

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