Platystele examen-culicum

Also known as: The Mosquito Swarm Platystele or Platystele culex in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Mosquito Swarm Platystele is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. The name reference to the appearance of the many small flowers.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Climate

Grows at high elevations.