Tolumnia variegata (Swartz) Braem

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Epidendrum variegatum Swartz

Oncidium variegatum (Swartz) Swartz

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Derivation: from the variable nature of the flowers

Plant: epiphytic, 4-10 serrulate linear leaves (2.5-14cm.) in opposing/alternating ranks (equitant)

Flowers: 15-80cm lax raceme with 4-25 white/pink with red markings near bases, large broad 3 loped lip, yellow callus

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Habitat: xerophytic shrub to 700m

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Distribution Range: Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola

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Papers on Orchid Taxonomy by Ruben P. Sauleda

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References:
• Manual of Cultivated Orchid Species; Bechtel, Cribb & Launert; MIT press 1992; pg. 536

Last Modified: Friday, May 01, 1998