Brassia keiliana - Dr. Keil's Ada, Dr. Keil's Brassia

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Common name: Dr. Keil's Ada, Dr. Keil's Brassia

Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)

Synonym: Ada keiliana

Distribution: Colombia to Guyana

Habitat: Wet tropics

Life form: Epiphytic

Bloom characteristics: Many brown, waxy flowers with a pale yellow lip.

Fragrance: Fragrant

Pollination syndrome: Wasp

Bloom Time: Spring, summer

Description: This medium to large orchid is named for a German orchid enthusiast of the 1800s.

Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew Science Plants of the World Online

1: Greenhouse 11: Intermediate Orchid House (GH11) • Accession: 2015-2153*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin

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