Taxon

Brassavola tuberculata

 
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Brassavola tuberculata - Rough Brassavola, The Revolute Epidendrum, Tuberculated Brassavola
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Common name: Rough Brassavola, The Revolute Epidendrum, Tuberculated Brassavola
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym: Brassavola fragrans, Brassavola perrinii, Brassavola revoluta
Distribution: Bolivia to Paraguay, E to S Brazil
Habitat: Cool mountains to hot, low savannahs
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom characteristics: Flower is 2.4" across.
Fragrance: Gardenia (at night)
Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is shorter than the leaves and has up to 6 flowers. Flowers are 2.5-3" across.
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): February to May
Pollination syndrome: Moth
Description: The Tuberculated Brassavola has a green flower with a large white lip and likes a lot of light. It releases its scent at night, likely to attract moths, and can be seen growing in mango trees or on cacti in nature.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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