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Pinalia spicata

 
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Pinalia spicata - Lily of the Valley Orchid, Spicate Eria, Spicate Pinalia
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Common name: Lily of the Valley Orchid, Spicate Eria, Spicate Pinalia
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae
Synonym: Eria spicata
Distribution: Himalaya to China (S Yunnan) and Indo-China
Habitat: Wooded slopes and forest valleys; 2625-9200ft (800-2800m)
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): February to September; peaks in May
Bloom characteristics: Arching inflorescence is 4-7" (10-18 cm) long with 5-20 pale pink to white, hairy flowers. Flowers are .3" (.8 cm) across.
Fragrance: Lily of the valley
Plant size: 6-13" x 7-12" (15-33 x 18-30 cm)
Pollination syndrome: Likely bee
Description: This miniature to small sized orchid takes its name from the shape of its spike-like, densely flowered inflorescence.
Comments: Pinalia spicata
Links: eFloras.org • Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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