claim: Brian De Palma is Hungarian.
evidence: Zygopetalum is a genus of the orchid family -LRB- Orchidaceae -RRB- -LRB- subfamily Epidendroideae , tribe Maxillarieae , subtribe Zygopetalinae -RRB- , consisting of fourteen currently recognized species .. Epidendroideae. Epidendroideae. Maxillarieae. Maxillarieae. genus. genus. Zygopetalinae. Zygopetalinae. This orchid 's generic name , derived from the Greek word zygon , means `` yoked petal '' .. petal. petal. It refers to the yoke-like growth at the base of the lip caused by the fusion of petals and the sepals .. lip. Labellum ( botany ). They occur in humid forests at low - to mid-elevation regions of South America , with most species in Brazil .. South America. South America. Brazil. Brazil. Most are epiphytes , but some are terrestrials with glossy , strap-like , plicate leaves , which are apical , oblong or elliptic-lanceolate , acute or acuminate .. leaves. leaf. These orchids have a robust growth form .. Their ovoid-conical pseudobulbs are deciduous .. They produce an erect , 60-centimeter-long , few-flowered to several-flowered , racemose inflorescence that grows laterally and is longer than the leaves .. leaves. leaf. racemose. raceme. inflorescence. inflorescence. Their prominent bracts equal the length of the ovary .. ovary. ovary ( plants ). They are known for their fragrant , waxy , and long-lived flowers with multiple blooms in shades of green , purple , burgundy , and raspberry with several patterns .. They are known for their ease of culture and are much in demand as excellent cut flowers .