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Sophronitis tenebrosa is a plant in the genus Sophronitis.
Description
Plant bloom from spring to summer with three to four flowers. Flowers are 16.25 cm and fragrant.
Distribution
Plant is found growing in the forest of Brazil at elevations of 700 to 900 meters
Culture
Plants should be grown in medium fir bark with partial to full sun. Plant is a cool to warm growing orchid species. Water approximately once a week. Plant can also be mounted.
Varieties
Image | Name | Description |
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Sophronitis tenebrosa 'Spitskop' | Sepals and petals are orange, lip is pink with a magenta center |
Naming
Common Name: Dark Laelia
Synonyms
- Hadrolaelia tenebrosa ( Rolfe ) Chiron & V.P.Castro 2002
- *Laelia grandis Lindley & Paxton var tenebrosa Gower 1891
- Laelia tenebrosa [Rolfe]Rolfe 1893