Product information "Dracula nycterina"
Name: | Dracula nycterina, (Rchb.f.) Luer 1978 |
Synonyms: | MasdevaIIia chimaera, Linden & Andd. 1873 non Rchb.f. |
Etymology: | nycterinus = nocturnal (also in the sense of dark), possible also in the sense of smelling at night |
Propagation: | divisions |
Origin: | Colombia |
Habitat: | epiphytic on mossy trees in cloud forests at altitudes from 1200 to 2000 meters |
Notes: | Dracula nycterina has flowers about 4 x 15cm in size. The inflorescence stems are horizontal to pendulous, with terminal flowers. |