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Cuitlauzina

Cuitlauzina pendula plate
Cu. pendula from
Lindenia Iconographie des Orchidées

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Cymbidieae
SubTribe: Oncidiinae
Alliance:
Genus: Cuitlauzina
La Llave & Lex. 1825
Type Species
Cuitlauzina pendula


Cuitlauzina is a genus that consist of 6 species.

Distribution[]

The genus is distributed through Mexico through Panama.

Description[]

Pseudobulbs have up to two leaves. Flowers have a footless column and two hard pollinas.

Culture[]

Grow plants in cool to warm temperatures in partial shade to bright light. Water plant when mix drys. During the winter give plants a slight dryout between waterings. Water approximately once a week. Pot with medium fir bark.

Naming[]

The genus is named King Cuitlahuazin of Mexico


Species[]

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