Name: Myrmecophila brysiana f. alba
Synonyms: Schomburgkia brysiana Lem.

Original Description: The species was first described in 1851 by Charles Antoine Lemaire as Schomburgkia brysiana; transferred to the genus Myrmecophila by George C. Kennedy in 1979.
Origin / Distribution: Southeastern Mexico to Central America (including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras).
Location / Habitat: Epiphytic in hot, low-lying coastal and lowland forests, often in mangroves, savannas, or on trees near bodies of water under strong, sometimes direct sunlight.
Description & Notes: Myrmecophila brysiana f. alba is a rare color variant (forma) of the neotropical epiphytic species Myrmecophila brysiana. Typical of the genus are the large, cylindrical, and hollow pseudobulbs, which are frequently inhabited in their natural environment by ants that live in symbiosis with the plant. Very stiff, leathery leaves are located at the apex of the pseudobulbs.

While the species has yellowish to orange-brown flowers, the alba form is characterized by flowers that largely lack dark pigments, causing them to appear in a pure to creamy white. The flowers feature wavy sepals and petals. The inflorescence often extends well beyond the foliage and produces several flowers in succession.

In cultivation, the plant requires a great deal of light and tolerates plenty of sun. It prefers a warm climate with temperatures between 20 and 26 °C, high humidity of approximately 60–75%, and good air circulation. Due to its growth habit, Myrmecophila brysiana f. alba is excellently suited for cultivation mounted on wood or in slatted baskets. The substrate should be able to dry out quickly and completely between waterings.