Taxon

Brassavola nodosa var. nodosa

 
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Brassavola nodosa var. nodosa - The Knobby Brassavola variety, The Large Flowered Brassavola
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Common name: The Knobby Brassavola variety, The Large Flowered Brassavola
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym: Brassavola grandiflora, Brassavola nodosa var. grandiflora
Distribution: E and SE Mexico to Venezuala and SW and S Caribbean
Habitat: Wet tropics
Life form: Epiphytic
Fragrance: Sweet (at night)
Pollination syndrome: Likely moth
Bloom characteristics: Lateral inflorescence is 2.4" (6 cm) long with 2-3 green flowers that have a large, white lip and open simultaneously. Flowers are 4" (10 cm) across.
Description: This small orchid prefers hot to warm temperatures and has sweetly scented flowers.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew Science Plants of the World Online

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