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Brassia
andina
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Common name:
The Andean Brachtia
Family:
Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution:
Colombia to Peru
Habitat:
Temperate cloud forests; 3940-9185ft (1200-2800m)
Life form:
Epiphytic
Bloom characteristics:
Erect inflorescence is 8" (20 cm) long with many long-lasting, fleshy, yellow flowers that have a white lip. Flowers are .5" (1.25 cm) across.
Description:
This small orchid prefers cool to cold temperatures.
Links:
Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
•
Kew Science Plants of the World Online
Locations
1:
Greenhouse 13: Seasonally Cool Growing Orchid House
(GH13)
• Accession: 2022-0096*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
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