Name: Lepanthes hexapus Luer & R.Escobar Synonyms: Etymology: hexapus = six-footed — refers to the extraordinary structure of the two petals, e...

Name: Lepanthes manabina Dodson Etymology: manabina = refers to the Manabí province in Ecuador, the region where this species was found. First desc...

Name: Lepanthes telipogoniflora Schuit. & A.de Wilde Etymology: telipogoniflora = Telipogon-flowered — refers to the visual similarity of the s...

Name: Dendrobium smillieae var. alba hort. Etymology: smillieae = named in honor of Mrs. E. J. Smillie, a 19th-century Australian orchid enthusiast...

Name: Lepanthes desmondleeana A.Doucette, H.Medina & J.Portilla Synonyms:Etymology: desmondleeana = named in honor of Desmond Lee, in recogniti...

Name: Vanilla pompona Schiede Synonyms: Vanilla sativum Schiede; Vanilla lutescens Cast.Moç. & Sessé ex R.Br.; Vanilla pompona subsp. grandiflo...

Name: Zootrophion serpentinum Luer Synonyms: Etymology: serpentinum = snake-like, winding — presumably refers to the creeping, elongated growth for...

Name: Phalaenopsis Mini MarkEtymology: Named after the registration name chosen by the breeder for this compact multihybrid.First description / reg...

Name: Phalaenopsis Mini MarkEtymology: Named after the registration name chosen by the breeder for this compact multihybrid.First description / reg...

Name: Lepanthes ribes Luer Etymology: The genus name Lepanthes derives from the Greek words lepis (“scale”) and anthos (“flower”), referring to the...

Name: Lepanthes tortilis LuerSynonyms:Etymology: tortilis = twisted / turned — refers to the characteristic shape of the petals or the flower’s oft...

Name: Bulbophyllum vaginatum (Lindl.) Rchb.f.Synonyms: Cirrhopetalum vaginatum Lindl.; Phyllorkis vaginata (Lindl.) Kuntze.Etymology: vaginatum is ...

Name: Bulbophyllum trongquyetii T.P.Anh, Nguyen & V.C.NguyenSynonyms:Etymology: Named in honor of Trong Quyet, who contributed to the discovery...

Name: Bulbophyllum speciosum Schltr.Synonyms:Etymology: speciosum = splendid / handsome — refers to the striking and attractive appearance of the f...

Name: Bulbophyllum nitidum Schltr.Synonyms:Etymology: nitidum = shiny / gleaming — refers to the glossy surface of the flowers or leaves.First desc...

Name: Bulbophyllum maquilingense Ames Synonym: Etymology: maquilingense refers to the type species’ collection site, Mount Maquiling (Makiling) on ...

Name: Lepanthes niesseniae Luer Synonyms: Etymology: Named in honor of Andrea Niessen, a renowned Colombian orchid grower and co-founder of Orquíde...

Name: Trichoglottis pusilla (Teijsm. & Binn.) Rchb.f.Synonyms: Vanda pusilla Teijsm. & Binn.; Trichoglottis cochlearis Rchb.f.Etymology: Tr...

Name: Aerangis pumilio (Schltr.) Schltr.Synonyms: Aerangis hyaloides Schltr.; Angraecum pumilio Schltr.Etymology: pumilio = dwarf-like — refers to ...

Name: Dracula houtteana ‘Seminario San Luis’ AOS/CCM 85Origin/Distribution: Dracula houtteana is native to the moist montane forests of the norther...

Name: Dracula hirsutaEtymology: The genus name Dracula means “little dragon” in Latin. The Latin specific epithet hirsuta means “hairy” or “shaggy”...

Name: Dracula gorgonaEtymology: The genus name Dracula means “little dragon” in Latin and refers to the unusual appearance of the flowers. The spec...