Maxillaria-longipetiolata-2021-11-24 *SITF confirmed as Maxillaria longipetiolata (Nov 2022); correct based on Eric Christianson's description in the Maxillaria Book; tapered lip apex and ovate midlobe matches; the distal reflexing of the petals are not as pronounced as in some photos, but the shape is consistent; length of the leaf petiole matches Kew's herbarium specimens shown in "Plants of the World On-line"; this plant also has the long column foot, clawed midlobe and erect side lobes and the distinct foliage of Maxillaria longipetiolata.*
Posted
on
November 24, 2021
Judging Center: Cincinnati
Award Number: 20212714
Award Date: August 08, 2021
Awarded As: Maxillaria longipetiolata