''Zygopetalum maculatum'' is a species of

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native to

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and

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. The plants are mainly situated in flat, very wet, moss-covered, semi-boggy areas at elevations of .

Description

''Zygopetalum maculatum'' has a long

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with eight to twelve fragrant flowers. The flowers are wide, and are green with red-brown markings with a white lip marked with violet. Successfully pollinated flowers close slightly to indicate pollination. Pollinated flowers remain healthy and colorful for up to three months, but unpollinated flowers wilt after one month.

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* maculatum {{Cymbidieae-stub