Zelenkoa
| Zelenkoa onusta | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe: | Cymbidieae |
| Subtribe: | Oncidiinae |
| Genus: | Zelenkoa M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams |
| Species: | Z. onusta |
| Binomial name | |
| Zelenkoa onusta (Lindl.) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Zelenkoa is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It contains only one known species, Zelenkoa onusta, native to Panama, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.[1]
Zelenkoa onusta is an epiphytic desert orchid, that survives in the harsh dry conditions of Ecuador and Peru between 25 & 1200 meters and in direct sunlight. This species often grows on barren brush and cacti. Its pseudobulbs will harden in dry months and enlarge with moisture during rains and fog. Zelenkoa onusta blooms are 2 cm wide, with numerous yellow flowers in the summer and autumn.
See also
References
External links
Media related to Zelenkoa at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Zelenkoa at Wikispecies- IOSPE orchid photos, Oncidium onustum Lindley 1833 Photo courtesy of Jay Pfahl
- Orchids Web, Orchide Unlimited, Zelenkoa onusta
- Botanica Ltd, Zelenkoa onusta ‘Tristan’ photo and description
- Video by Jerry Fischer video explaing biology + ecology of Zelenkoa onusta
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