Paphinia cristata

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Paphinia cristata
Illustration of Paphinia cristata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Orchidaceae
Subfamily:	Epidendroideae
Genus:	Paphinia
Species:	P. cristata
Binomial name
Paphinia cristata (Lindl.) Lindl.
Synonyms
Maxillaria cristata Lindl. (basionym) Lycaste cristata (Lindl.) Lindl. Paphinia randii L.Linden & Lycaste randii (L.Linden & ) G.Nicholson Paphinia cristata var. modiglianiana Rchb.f. Paphinia clausula Dressler Paphinia cristata f. modiglianiana (Rchb.f.)

Paphinia cristata is a species of the orchid genus Paphinia and the type species of this genus. It is endemic to northern South America and the island of Trinidad. Its 1 to 3 flowered pendant inflorescence carries large, deep-red flowers. The species was published in 1843 in Edwards's Botanical Register 29: misc. page 14.^[1]

Distribution and habitat[]

Paphinia cristata is found in Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana and Trinidad at altitudes from sea level up to 1000 m, in damp forest.

Cultivation[]

Paphinia cristata prefers warm, moist, shaded, humid conditions. Never allow plants to dry out for long periods. Mount on pieces of coconut, tree fern or cork with a pad of moss around the roots.

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