Kingdom Plantae Family Orchidaceae Scientific name Dracula simia Rank Species | Order Asparagales Genus Dracula Higher classification Dracula | |
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Similar Orchids, Dracula, Orchis simia, Orchis italica, Caleana major | ||
Dracula simia, called also monkey orchid or the monkey-like Dracula, is an epiphytic orchid originally described in the genus Masdevallia, but later moved to the genus Dracula. The arrangement of column, petals and lip strongly resembles a monkey's face. The plant blooms at any season with several flowers on the inflorescence that open successively. Flowers are fragrant with the scent of a ripe orange.
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