Diastema comiferum


Quick Characteristics:

Flower Colors: red, yellow
Life form: rhizome
 

Diastema comiferum (DC.) Benth. ex Walp. is native to Ecuador and Peru between 800-2000 m (2600-6500 ft). It is one of the few species in cultivation and only one of two species with red flowers in cultivation. Height range: 5-15 cm. The photos below were taken by J. Schofield.

Diastema comiferum, J. SchofieldDiastema comiferum, J. Schofield

The photos below were taken by Dennis Kramb.

Diastema comiferum, Dennis KrambDiastema comiferum, Dennis Kramb

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