Tulip Orchid or Rucker's Anguloa, Anguloa ruckeri Orchidaceae

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Ruckers Anguloa Anguloa ruckeri Orchidaceae Colombia Venezuela South America The genus Anguloa commonly known as Tulip Orchid is a taxon of orchids closely related to Lycaste The genus is named after Francisco de Angulo a Peruvian orchid lover Maxillarieae Lycastinae Higher Epidendroideae The flowers of these orchids have a waxy appearance This genus is found on the forest floor at high elevations from Venezuela Colombia Ecuador to Peru A clowesii × A hohenlohii hybrid

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Location: South America
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