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Chytroglossa marileoniae

Chytroglossa marileoniae

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Maxillarieae
SubTribe: Ornithocephalinae
Genus: Chytroglossa
Species: Chyt. marileoniae
Alliance:
Binomial name
Chytroglossa marileoniae
Rchb. f. 1863


Chytroglossa marileoniae is a species in the Chytroglossa genus.

Description[]

Plant blooms in the spring with four to six 2 cm flowers.

Distribution[]

Plant is found in the cloud forest of Rio de Janiero and Sao Paulo, states of Brazil at elevations of 500 to 700 meters

Culture[]

Plants require warm temperature and shady conditions. Keep the humidity high and water frequently. Plants should never be allowed to dry out.

Naming[]

Common Name: Marileon's Chytroglossa

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