Winika, Orchid
Winika cunninghamii is a species of epiphytic orchid in the family Orchidaceae, and the sole species in genus Winika. It is formerly known as Dendrobium cunninghamii. Winika cunninghamii is also known as winika, pekapeka, christmas orchid, and bamboo orchid. This species of orchid is endemic to New Zealand, and can be found in coastal to montane, well lit trunks and branches. It is occasionally seen on rocks and banks. Winika cunninghamii has cane-like stem, greenish-yellow to orange in color and can grow up to 1 meter long. The stem is often interwined, with the outer part bearing numerous small branchlets. The leaves are 3-5 cm long, yellow-green to dark green, and lanceolate in shape. The flowering period is from December to January. The white flowers are 2-2.5 cm across. The lip has pink or purple lateral lobes, and 4-5 longitudinal ridges in the center which are often colored yellow. The column is yellow with the inner portion usually in soft pink or purple color.  Winika cunninghamii Author: Kotare (Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 3.0-unported) | ||
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