Phragmipedium andreettae Cribb & Pupulin
- Basionym: Phragmipedium andreettae Cribb & Pupulin in Lankesteriana, 6(1): 1-4 (2006)
- Latin Diagnosis: Species affinis Phragmipedio fischeri Braem et H. Mohr sed foliis angustioribus, 1.2-2 cm latis (2.5-3 cm latis in P. fischeri), floribus pallide roseis vel albis, petalis ellipticis vel obovatis marginibus reflexis, sepalo dorsali margine reflexo, labello angustiore, 1.2-1.4 cm diametro (1.5-1.7 cm diametro in P. fischeri) pallido roseo, staminodio longiore quam latiore obtrullato ad apicem minute bifido distinguendo.
- Type: NW Ecuador, sine prov., hort. Ecuagenera, November 2005, Portilla s.n. (holotype: QCA!). Fig. 1-2.
- Etymology: Named for Padre Andreetta, a Salesian priest and orchid afficianado who inspired the Portilla family to start Ecuagenera.
- Varieties & Forms: none
- Synonyms: none
- Chromosome Count: unknown
Plant Habit
- Leaves: up to 15 cm long, 1-2 cm wide, uniformly green
- Inflorescence: 13-16 cm long, sequential blooms, may branch once
- Bloom:
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Habitat Data
- Distribution: found in the same are as Phrag. fischeri in northwestern Ecuador
- Elevation: 500-1000 m
- Peak Flowering in the Wild: ?
- Habitat: details unknown, said to be similar to that of Phrag. fischeri
Notes:
- As with most newly described species, it may be some time before specific habitat information becomes available.
Sources:
- Cribb, P.J., and F. Pupulin. "A New Phragmipedium (Orchidaceae: Cypripedioideae) From Ecuador." Lankesteriana 6, no. 1 (2006): 1-4.
Primary Hybrids - none registered
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