Dracula gorgona
| Dracula gorgona | |
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| Close-up of flower | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Dracula |
| Species: | D. gorgona |
| Binomial name | |
| Dracula gorgona | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Masdevallia chimaera var. gorgona A.H.Kent | |
Dracula gorgona is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to western Colombia.[2] An epiphyte, it is found in wet tropical forests in only 5 locations at elevations from 1,900 to 2,900 m (6,200 to 9,500 ft).[1] It has been assessed as Endangered due to habitat destruction and to collection of individuals in the wild for the orchid fancier trade.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Mesa Arango, S. (2025). "Dracula gorgona". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (in Spanish). 2025 e.T252773941A252773944. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-2.RLTS.T252773941A252773944.es. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- 1 2 "Dracula gorgona (A.H.Kent) Luer & R.Escobar". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 July 2026.