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Prescottia densiflora

Prescottia densiflora (Brongn.) Lindl.
Prescottia densiflora
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Prescottia densiflora is a species in the Orchidaceae family, first described in 1840. It is native to parts of South America, including Brazil's Southeast and South regions, as well as Colombia and Bolivia.

Description

Prescottia densiflora belongs to the Orchidaceae family, a large and diverse group of flowering plants. This orchid species was originally described in 1840 and is found in several regions of South America. Its distribution includes Brazil's Southeast and South regions, as well as Colombia and Bolivia. The species is part of the genus Prescottia, which is characterized by its epiphytic growth habit and typically small, densely clustered flowers. The scientific name Prescottia densiflora was first published under the authorship of Brongn., later revised by Lindl.

Distribution

BR · CO · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South

Synonyms

Decaisnea densiflora

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