Grammatophyllum speciosum
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Grammatophyllum speciosum
Grammatophyllum speciosum Blume, Bijdr. (1825) 378; Tab. & Pl. Jav. Orchid. (1825) t. 20
Type: Blume s.n. (Java, Buitenzorg) (holo L)
Synonyms:
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Flower yellowish with several large, deep red-brown spots, lip yellow with brown margins and longitudinal stripes.
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Epiphyte. Altitude 0-1200 m.
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Indonesia (Papua Prov.); Papua New Guinea. See map
Warm growing epiphyte.
IN PREPARATION
- Family Orchidaceae
- Subfamily Epidendroideae
- Tribe Cymbidieae
- Subtribe Cymbidiinae
- Genus Grammatophyllum
- Species Grammatophyllum speciosum
- Smith, J.J., Nova Guinea 8, 3 (1911) 596, t. 107, as Grammatophyllum papuanum J.J.Sm.
- Schlechter, R., Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1 (1913) 951, as Grammatophyllum papuanum J.J.Sm.
Grammatophyllum speciosum and G. pantherinum are the largest orchids in New Guinea. The two species are often considered synonyms. A careful study based on material from many localities is needed to decide the issue.
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Grammatophyllum speciosum
Grammatophyllum speciosum Blume, flowers, various views, photo and cult. Daawia Suhartawan, from Indonesia, Papua Prov., Keerom Regency
Grammatophyllum speciosum
Grammatophyllum speciosum Blume, inflorescence, photo and cult. Daawia Suhartawan, from Indonesia, Papua Prov., Keerom Regency
Grammatophyllum speciosum
Grammatophyllum speciosum Blume, inflorescence, photo and cult. Daawia Suhartawan, from Indonesia, Papua Prov., Keerom Regency
Grammatophyllum speciosum
Grammatophyllum speciosum Blume, inflorescence, photo and cult. Daawia Suhartawan, from Indonesia, Papua Prov., Keerom Regency
Grammatophyllum speciosum
Grammatophyllum speciosum Blume, flower, front view, photo and cult. Daawia Suhartawan, from Indonesia, Papua Prov., Keerom Regency
Grammatophyllum speciosum
Grammatophyllum speciosum Blume, flower, front view, photo and cult. Daawia Suhartawan, from Indonesia, Papua Prov., Keerom Regency
Grammatophyllum speciosum
Grammatophyllum speciosum Blume, flower, oblique front view, photo and cult. Daawia Suhartawan, from Indonesia, Papua Prov., Keerom Regency
Grammatophyllum speciosum
Grammatophyllum speciosum Blume, flower, oblique lateral view, photo and cult. Daawia Suhartawan, from Indonesia, Papua Prov., Keerom Regency
Grammatophyllum speciosum
Grammatophyllum speciosum Blume, inflorescence, photo Ed de Vogel, from Papua New Guinea, East New Britain Prov.
Grammatophyllum speciosum
Grammatophyllum speciosum Blume, flower, oblique front view, photo Ed de Vogel, from Papua New Guinea, East New Britain Prov.
Grammatophyllum speciosum
Grammatophyllum speciosum Blume, flower, front view, photo Ed de Vogel, from Papua New Guinea, East New Britain Prov.
Grammatophyllum speciosum
Grammatophyllum speciosum Blume, column and lip, oblique front view, photo Ed de Vogel, from Papua New Guinea, East New Britain Prov.
Grammatophyllum speciosum
Grammatophyllum speciosum Blume, column and lip, oblique lateral view, photo Ed de Vogel, from Papua New Guinea, East New Britain Prov.