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Coryanthes maculata

Coryanthes maculata Hook.
Coryanthes maculata
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Coryanthes maculata is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae, native to Brazil, Venezuela, Guyana, and French Guiana. It was first described in 1831 by Hook. and is the type species of the genus Coryanthes.

Description

Coryanthes maculata is a member of the Orchidaceae family and is found in northern Brazil, as well as in Venezuela, Guyana, and French Guiana. It was published in 1831 by Hook. and serves as the type species for the genus Coryanthes. This orchid species is part of a genus known for its distinctive floral morphology and ecological adaptations to tropical environments.

Distribution

BR · Brazil North · French Guiana · Guyana · Trinidad-Tobago · Venezuela

Synonyms

Coryanthes barkeriiCoryanthes maculata var. parkeriCoryanthes parkeriCorysanthes maculata

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