Name: Cattleya rex O'BrienSynonyms: Cattleya labiata var. rex (O'Brien) SchlechterEtymology: rex = king — refers to the majestic, regal appearance...

Name: Bulbophyllum smitinandii Seidenf. & ThorutSynonyms:Etymology: smitinandii honors the eminent Thai botanist Tem Smitinand (1920–1995), who...

Name: Dendrobium macrophyllum var. macrophyllumSynonyms: Callista macrophylla (A.Rich.) Kuntze; Latourorchis macrophylla (A.Rich.) Brieger; Sayeria...

Name: Zootrophion ximenae (Luer & Hirtz) Pfahl Synonyms: Epibator ximenae Luer & Hirtz Etymology: ximenae = named in honor of Ximena Hirtz,...

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...

Light: Temperature: Water: Rest period: short Fragrance: No Location: windowsill

Name: Laelia virens, Lindley 1844Synonym: Brasilaelia virens, (Lindl.) Campacci 2006Cattleya virens, (Lindl.) Van den Berg 2008Chironiella virens, ...

Name: Masdevallia coccinea f. alba (Linden) Luer Synonym: Etymology: coccinea = scarlet (referring to the original type species); alba = white — de...

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

Name: Lepanthes saltatrix Luer & Hirtz Synonyms: Etymology: saltatrix = female dancer — refers to the graceful, almost floating appearance of t...

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 odontopetalum Schltr.Synonyms:Etymology: odontopetalum is derived from the Greek words odous (tooth) and petalon (petal); this r...

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

Name: Bulbophyllum longiflorumOrigin: Africa, Madagascar, Southeast Asia to the Pacific Description:Bulbophyllum longiflorum is a fascinating orchi...

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

Name: Bulbophyllum vietnamense Seidenf.Synonyms: Bulbophyllum dalatense Seidenf.; Cirrhopetalum sigaldiiGuillaumin. Etymology: vietnamense refers t...

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

Name: Aerides rubescens (Rolfe) Schltr. Synonyms: Aerides flabellata var. rubescens Rolfe Etymology: rubescens = becoming reddish / blushing — refe...

Name: Stenorrhynchos speciosum (Jacq.) Rich.Synonyms: Neottia speciosa Jacq.; Spiranthes speciosa (Jacq.) A.Rich.; Mesadenella speciosa (Jacq.) Pab...

Name: Pabstiella tripteranthaSynonyms: Pleurothallis tripteranthaEtymology: The genus name Pabstiella honors the Brazilian botanist and orchid rese...