Odontoglossum constrictum

Constricted Odontoglossum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Maxillarieae
Subtribe: Oncidiinae
Alliance: Oncidium
Genus: Odontoglossum
Species: O. constrictum
Binomial name
Odontoglossum constrictum
Lindl.
Synonyms
  • Odontoglossum constrictum var. majus Lindl.
  • Odontoglossum sanderianum Rchb.f.
  • Oncidium constrictum (Lindl.) Beer
  • Odontoglossum constrictum var. castaneum Rchb.f.
  • Odontoglossum constrictum var. sanderianum (Rchb.f.) H.J.Veitch

Odontoglossum constrictum, the Constricted Odontoglossum, is a species of orchid found from Colombia to northern Venezuela.

traits and growing condition

Odontoglossum Constrictum is a medium sized flower measuring 3.75 centimeters with yellow brown sepals. The plant thrives in cool Tempters at an elevation of 1800–2300 meters above sea level.

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