Aspasia principissa is a orchid in the genus Aspasia ranging from Central America to Colombia and Brazil.[1][2]
| Aspasia principissa | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Aspasia |
| Species: | A. principissa
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| Binomial name | |
| Aspasia principissa Rchb.f.
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Description
editIt grows from a pseudobulb. It produces only a few large flowers with coloration of white to pale yellow with pink or lavender streaks. Flowers are wavy and about 2.5 cm (0.98 in) wide. The fruits are narrow and ribbed.[3]
Pollination
editThis species of orchid is pollinated by bees in the genera Eulaema and Exaerete.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Aspasia principissa Rchb.f. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "Aspasia principissa". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ a b "STRI Research Portal - Aspasi principissa". panamabiota.org. Retrieved 2024-11-25.