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Rhynchostele madrensis is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Rhynchostele.
Description[]
Plant blooms from late summer to fall with two to seven 5 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant.
Distribution[]
Plant is found growing in the cloud forest of Guerrero and Oaxaca States of Mexico at elevations around 2000 to 2700 meters
Culture[]
Grow in cool to intermediate conditions with moderate light. Water the plant right before the potting mix starts to dry. Plants should be potted in a well drain medium such as medium fir bark.
Naming[]
Common name: The Sierra Madre Rhynchostele
Synonyms[]
- Cymbiglossum madrense (Rchb. f.) Halb. 1983
- Lemboglossum madrense (Reichenbach f.) F.Halbinger . 1984
- *Odontoglossum madrense Reichb.f. 1874
- Odontoglossum maxillare Hook.f 1875