Maxillaria schunkeana

Maxillaria schunkeana
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Orchidaceae
Subfamily:	Epidendroideae
Genus:	Maxillaria
Species:	M. schunkeana
Binomial name
Maxillaria schunkeana Campacci & Kautsky
Synonyms [1]
Bolbidium schunkeanum(Campacci & Kautsky) J.M.H.Shaw Brasiliorchis schunkeana(Campacci & Kautsky) R.B.Singer, S.Koehler & Carnevali

Maxillaria schunkeana (syn. Brasiliorchis schunkeana) is a species of orchid. ^[2] The colors of its flower are very close to black, but it is actually a very dark purple-red, giving the impression of a black flower. ^[3]

Distribution

The plant is found in the rainforest in Espírito Santo State, Brazil, ^[2] at elevations of 600 to 700 meters. ^[3] Primarily found in forest biomes, this genus is easily diagnosed by its sulcate to ridged, bifoliate pseudobulbs and its long-lasting campanulate.

References

1. "Maxillaria schunkeana Campacci & Kautsky". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 4 August 2023.
2. "Brasiliorchis schunkeana", World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew , retrieved 2013-05-28
3. Giulietti & al. (2009). Plantas raras do Brasil: 1-496. Conservação International, Belo Horizonte, MG.

Bibliography

• Singer, Rodrigo B.; Koehler, Samantha; Carnevali, German (2007). "Brasiliorchis: A New Genus for the Maxillaria picta Alliance (Orchidaceae, Maxillariinae)". Novon. 17 (1): 91–99. doi:10.3417/1055-3177(2007)17[91:BANGFT]2.0.CO;2. S2CID   86568433.