Brassavola subulifolia 'H & R'

1 / 4

Common name: Heart-Lipped Brassavola clone

Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)

Synonym: Brassavola cordata 'H & R'

Distribution: Jamaica

Habitat: Old trees; 150-610m

Life form: Epiphytic

Fragrance: Citrus at night

Bloom characteristics: Averages 14 green flowers with a white lip per an inflorescence. Flowers are 1.75-2" across.

Comments: Brassavola subulifolia 'H & R'

Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

1: Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House (GH12) • Accession: 2007-1216*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin

Smithsonian Gardens