Name: Lepanthes calocercaEtymology: The genus name Lepanthes is derived from Greek word elements. The specific epithet calocerca combines Greek wor...

Name: Zelenkoa onusta (Lindl.) M.W.Chase & N.H.WilliamsEtymology: The genus name Zelenkoa honors the orchid enthusiast Harry Zelenko; onusta me...

Name: Philodendron (Philodendron pinnatilobum aff. × Philodendron Jose Buono)Parents: Philodendron pinnatilobum aff. × Philodendron Jose BuonoLocat...

Name: Philodendron acutifolium K.KrauseEtymology: The specific epithet acutifolium means "sharp-leaved" and refers to the pointed shape of the leaf...

Name: Lepanthes ionoptera Rchb.f.Synonyms: Lepanthes venezuelensis Foldats.Etymology: The genus name Lepanthes is derived from the Greek lepis ("sc...

Name: Lepanthes erosFirst described: 1984 by Carlyle A. Luer and Rodrigo Escobar.Origin/Distribution: The species is native to Colombia.Location/Ha...

Name: Restrepia brachypusOrigin / Habitat: An epiphytic Restrepia from the moist montane forests of tropical America, where it grows in shaded, hum...

Name: Bulbophyllum lasiochilum, Parish & Rchb.f 1874Synonyms: Bulbophyllum breviscapum, (Rolfe) Ridl. 1907Cirrhopetalum breviscapum, Rolfe 1905...

Name: Dendrochilum javierianum Magrath, Bulmer & I.ShaferSynonym: Coelogyne javieriana (Magrath, Bulmer & I.Shafer) M.W.Chase & Schuit....

Name: Laelia purpurata Lindl. Synonyms: Cattleya purpurata (Lindl.) Van den Berg; Sophronitis purpurata (Lindl.) C.Van den Berg & M.W.Chase Ety...

Name: Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L.Synonym: Renealmia usneoides L.Etymology: The genus name Tillandsia honors Elias Tillandz; usneoides means “resem...

Name: Huperzia urbanii (Herter) Holub Synonyms: Lycopodium urbanii Herter; Phlegmariurus urbanii (Herter) B.Øllg.; Urostachys urbanii (Herter) Hert...

Name: Chysis David PortillaParents: Chysis tricostata × Chysis limminghei Etymology: Chysis comes from the Greek chysis = melting / casting (referr...

Name: Chysis tricostata × limminghei Etymology: Chysis comes from the Greek chysis = melting / pouring (referring to the fused pollinia); the epith...

Name: Bulbophyllum bolsteri Ames Etymology: bolsteri = in honor of Richard C. Bolster, an American plant collector who discovered the species in th...

Name: Stanhopea oculata (Lodd.) Lindl.Synonyms (selection of historical names):Ceratochilus oculatus Lodd.; Anguloa oculata Lodd.;Stanhopea auranti...

Name: Maxillaria standleyiEtymology: The genus name Maxillaria is derived from the Latin maxilla for "jaw" and refers to the flower structure; stan...

Name: Masdevallia civilisEtymology: The genus name Masdevallia honors the Spanish physician and botanist José Masdevall. The Latin specific epithet...

Name: Coelogyne fimbriata 'Firefly' Lindl.Synonyms: Coelogyne ovalis Lindl. (often confused); Coelogyne fuliginosa Lodd. ex Hook. (sometimes used a...

Name: Coelogyne fimbriata Lindl.Etymology: Coelogyne is derived from the Greek for "hollow" and "female," referring to the recessed stigma; fimbria...

Name: Caladium bicolor (Aiton) Vent. ‘Thai Beauty’Etymology: The genus name Caladium is derived from a Southeast Asian term for tuberous arums. The...

Name: Anthurium magnificum 'Silver', Linden 1865Synonyms: Anthurium sanderi, Sander 1908not Anthurium magnificum, Bull 1865 = Anthurium grande, Bul...

Name: Philodendron pastazanumOrigin / Habitat: This species is native to Ecuador and grows in humid tropical forests. It develops a creeping stem o...