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Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Averages 70 red flowers per an inflorescence with a pink and white splotched lip.

Range:

hybrid

Topic:

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Common Name:

Oncidium clonal hybrid

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Oncidium

Accession Number:

2015-0018A

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GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7819f6a4a-16bd-4b52-bafb-9e1f7459b8d9

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2015-0018A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

White flower has large, red spots. Flowers last up to a month.

Range:

hybrid

Topic:

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Common Name:

Oncidium clonal hybrid

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Oncidium

Accession Number:

2015-0081A

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GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax73b938379-26f9-48d7-a623-3ff7ee9d2ce9

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2015-0081A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Averages 10 red, waxy flowers per an inflorescence with some cream spotting.

Range:

hybrid

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Common Name:

Vanda clonal hybrid

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Vanda

Accession Number:

2015-0417A

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Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7cf2293cd-35c3-431f-835e-e8b29c8ee556

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2015-0417A

Life Form:

Terrestrial

Bloom Characteristics:

Flower is pink.

Range:

hybrid

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Common Name:

Phragmipedium hybrid

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Cypripedioideae

Genus:

Phragmipedium

Accession Number:

2015-0552A

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GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax789fc125d-4155-45e8-bf31-7a420403efaa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2015-0552A

Life Form:

Terrestrial

Bloom Characteristics:

Erect inflorescence is 5.5" (14 cm) long with green, successively opening flowers. Flowers are 2" (5 cm) across.

Range:

Ecuador to NE Peru

Habitat:

Eastern slopes of Andes at water's edge; 985-3940ft (300-1200m)

Topic:

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Common Name:

Pearce's Phragmipedium

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Cypripedioideae

Genus:

Phragmipedium

Species:

pearcei

Accession Number:

2015-0558A

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GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7256fa3a4-7696-4a5d-9a20-21535133fe72

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2015-0558A

Life Form:

Terrestrial

Bloom Characteristics:

Averages 3 yellow flowers per an inflorescence with a red-brown pouch.

Range:

hybrid

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Common Name:

Phragmipedium hybrid

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Cypripedioideae

Genus:

Phragmipedium

Accession Number:

2015-0581A

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GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7fb04a9b8-719a-4aa6-a539-ec97b5cf5d06

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2015-0581A

Life Form:

Lithophytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Averages 6-7 green flowers per an inflorescence with red-tipped petals and spots.

Range:

hybrid

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Common Name:

Paphiopedilum hybrid

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Cypripedioideae

Genus:

Paphiopedilum

Accession Number:

2015-0680A

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Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7a6c705a8-e8ec-4988-a9d0-a8e1f8e3e9b6

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2015-0680A

Life Form:

Lithophytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Single flower is green.

Range:

hybrid

Topic:

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Common Name:

Slipper orchid clonal hybrid

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Cypripedioideae

Genus:

Paphiopedilum

Accession Number:

2015-0686A

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Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax733a12397-e1df-4ed7-8e76-4cbdade3f536

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2015-0686A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Arching inflorescence is 38" long with many purple, hairy flowers. Flowers are .5" long.

Fragrance:

Unpleasant

Range:

Liberia to Ivory Coast, WC Tropical Africa

Habitat:

Lowland forests

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Common Name:

The Purple Inflorescence Bulbophyllum

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Bulbophyllum

Species:

purpureorhachis

Accession Number:

2015-0820A

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Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax71e059d84-bab3-47b7-a40b-7512e609d15f

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2015-0820A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Arching inflorescence is 38" long with many purple, hairy flowers. Flowers are .5" long.

Fragrance:

Unpleasant

Range:

Liberia to Ivory Coast, WC Tropical Africa

Habitat:

Lowland forests

Topic:

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Common Name:

The Purple Inflorescence Bulbophyllum

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Bulbophyllum

Species:

purpureorhachis

Accession Number:

2015-0920A

Restrictions & Rights:

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax705e19e94-4ab4-4137-a5d2-2c14e6732579

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2015-0920A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Erect inflorescence is 12" long with a few flowers. Flowers are 1" across.

Range:

Peru

Topic:

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Common Name:

The Queen Masdevallia

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Masdevallia

Species:

regina

Accession Number:

2015-1119A

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax77c7f227d-19ce-424d-a49c-5d6475adda90

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2015-1119A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Inflorescence is .4" long with a single yellow flower with a white lip with red spotting. Flower is .65" across.

Fragrance:

Fruity

Range:

Costa Rica to Panama

Habitat:

primanry rainforests; 50-900m

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Common Name:

The Blood-Red Maxillaria variety

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Maxillaria

Species:

sanguinea

Accession Number:

2015-1213A

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7296f635b-f223-4d0c-90df-b661ed558eda

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2015-1213A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Arching inflorescence is 12-16" long with 7-15 white flowers which open simultaneously. Flowers are 2" across.

Range:

W Malesia

Habitat:

Dense to open forests; 910m

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Common Name:

Swain's Coelogyne

White Necklace Orchid

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Coelogyne

Species:

swaniana

Accession Number:

2015-1330A

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax707181af8-0707-4521-8b8c-ab2822aeade5

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2015-1330A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Pendant inflorescence is 8-12" (20-30 cm) long with 2-4 yellow flowers speckled in purple that open simultaneously. Flowers are 2.4" (6 cm) across.

Fragrance:

Eucalyptus

Range:

Mexico (Chiapas) to Guatemala

Habitat:

Lowland and lower montane rainforests; 985-4920ft (300-1500m)

Topic:

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Common Name:

Whitten's Stanhopea

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Stanhopea

Species:

whittenii

Accession Number:

2015-1398A

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax702707f0b-db4a-462b-9de8-0beededf1cda

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2015-1398A

Life Form:

Lithophytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Erect inflorescence is 3-6" (8-15 cm) long with up to 2 white flowers with a purple lip. Flowers are 2.75-3.1" (7-8 cm) across.

Foliage Characteristics:

Single, long leaf per psuedobulb

Fragrance:

Fruit, honey, spicy (late afternoon)

Plant Size:

10-15" x 4-8" (25-38 x 10-20 cm), excluding inflorescence

Range:

SE to S Brazil

Habitat:

Rocky outcrops; 656-2300ft (200-700m)

Topic:

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Common Name:

Fragrant Rock Orchid

Harrison's Bifrenaria

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Bifrenaria

Species:

harrisoniae

Accession Number:

2015-1409B

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Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax76b172e9f-a037-4374-ad3d-df6396b1d212

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2015-1409B

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Short inflorescence has 2-3 bracts and a single flower. Flowers are 2-2.5" across.

Foliage Characteristics:

Leaves are bilobed.

Fragrance:

Spicy, orange; most fragrant at dusk, and then night

Range:

EC to SE Madagascar

Habitat:

Humid, evergreen forests; 600-1500m

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Common Name:

Didier's Angraecum

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Angraecum

Species:

didieri

Accession Number:

2015-1487A

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax78b1baa46-f57e-4490-9b0c-019a12993750

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2015-1487A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Inflorescence is 1.8-3" (4.5-7.5 cm) long with a single, yellow flower. Flower is 1.6" (4 cm) across.

Range:

Brazil (Bahia)

Habitat:

Montane rainforests; 1640-3280ft (500-1000m)

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Common Name:

Silva's Promenaea

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Promenaea

Species:

silvana

Accession Number:

2015-1687A

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax700d43898-899d-41ab-ba38-0d9df372b089

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2015-1687A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Inflorescence is up to 3 feet (90 cm) long with many long-lasting, green and brown flowers with a white lip striped in pink. Flowers are 1.4" (3.5 cm) across.

Fragrance:

Fragrant

Range:

Colombia to W Venezuela

Topic:

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Common Name:

The Folded Lip Encyclia

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Encyclia

Species:

replicata

Accession Number:

2015-1745A

Restrictions & Rights:

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7efaddb3b-1d2d-49fa-be93-185132cffee3

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2015-1745A

Life Form:

Terrestrial

Bloom Characteristics:

Inflorescence is up to 3 feet (90 cm) long with 30-100 long-lasting yellow flowers. Yellow flowers are up to 2" (5 cm) across.

Fragrance:

Floral

Range:

Trinidad to S Tropical America

Habitat:

Sandy areas and rock outcrops; 0-2460ft (0-750m)

Topic:

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Common Name:

Oncidium-like Encyclia

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Encyclia

Species:

oncidioides

Accession Number:

2015-1746A

Restrictions & Rights:

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7c2fd27b6-46ca-4550-84fd-4ce69e474afa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2015-1746A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Short inflorescence has 1-2 pink flowers with yellow centers. Flower is 1.2-3" across and lasts 1-2 weeks.

Foliage Characteristics:

Deciduous

Fragrance:

Cowslip, primrose

Range:

Himalaya to China (S Yunnan) and Indo-China

Habitat:

Open forest; 700-1800m

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Common Name:

The Many Flowered Dendrobium

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Dendrobium

Species:

polyanthum

Accession Number:

2015-1771A

Restrictions & Rights:

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Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax758e60e0b-918d-4832-8e29-f83610a1afef

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2015-1771A