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Bulbophyllum lepidum

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 6-9" (15.25-22.7 cm) long, shiny and purple, with 11-13 flowers. Flowers are 1" (2.5 cm) across.
Range:
Indo-China to Hainan and W and C Malesia
Habitat:
Semi-deciduous and evergreen forests; 985-3600ft (300-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
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Common Name:
Fan of Venus Bulbophyllum
The Beautiful Bulbophyllum
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Bulbophyllum
Species:
lepidum
Accession Number:
2008-1093A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax741dbd47f-ccde-4fc1-b65b-488a6abee29e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2008-1093A
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Bulbophyllum lepidum

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 6-9" (15.25-22.7 cm) long, shiny and purple, with 11-13 flowers. Flowers are 1" (2.5 cm) across.
Range:
Indo-China to Hainan and W and C Malesia
Habitat:
Semi-deciduous and evergreen forests; 985-3600ft (300-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Fan of Venus Bulbophyllum
The Beautiful Bulbophyllum
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Bulbophyllum
Species:
lepidum
Accession Number:
2011-2497B
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax74215ff02-031a-4b6e-9cd5-153b0ce5d763
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2011-2497B
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Bulbophyllum lepidum

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 6-9" (15.25-22.7 cm) long, shiny and purple, with 11-13 flowers. Flowers are 1" (2.5 cm) across.
Range:
Indo-China to Hainan and W and C Malesia
Habitat:
Semi-deciduous and evergreen forests; 985-3600ft (300-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Fan of Venus Bulbophyllum
The Beautiful Bulbophyllum
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Bulbophyllum
Species:
lepidum
Accession Number:
2012-0806A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7597cb55f-95ef-4f82-b892-e8b1d244ca71
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2012-0806A
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Brassavola tuberculata

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Flower is 2.4" across.
Fragrance:
Gardenia (at night)
Range:
Bolivia to Paraguay, E to S Brazil
Habitat:
Cool mountains to hot, low savannahs
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Rough Brassavola
The Revolute Epidendrum
Tuberculated Brassavola
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Brassavola
Species:
tuberculata
Accession Number:
2014-0961A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7e03fcf8b-9909-4a7c-9e3b-9a347cd21d36
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2014-0961A
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Bulbophyllum lepidum

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 6-9" (15.25-22.7 cm) long, shiny and purple, with 11-13 flowers. Flowers are 1" (2.5 cm) across.
Range:
Indo-China to Hainan and W and C Malesia
Habitat:
Semi-deciduous and evergreen forests; 985-3600ft (300-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Fan of Venus Bulbophyllum
The Beautiful Bulbophyllum
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Bulbophyllum
Species:
lepidum
Accession Number:
2014-0999A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax771ade089-d9f8-471c-82d2-1eb658729039
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2014-0999A
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× Oncidopsis Celtic Sun 'Maya'

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Yellow flowers have a white lip and last about a month
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Oncidopsis clonal hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
× oncidopsis
Accession Number:
2017-0593A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7d14f64dc-ed0d-4d57-83c9-12c3326259f3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2017-0593A
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× Oncidopsis Celtic Sun 'Maya'

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Yellow flowers have a white lip and last about a month
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Oncidopsis clonal hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
× oncidopsis
Accession Number:
2018-0803A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax73b87062a-1b0d-44f9-9739-ea481a66738b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2018-0803A

Chionanthus virginicus 'CV1049' SERENITY

Life Form:
Deciduous tree
Average Height:
10-15'
Foliage Characteristics:
Simple, green leaves with purple ribs
Structure:
Round
Range:
Cultivated
Topic:
Trees  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Fringetree cultivar
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Asteranae
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Oleaceae
Genus:
Chionanthus
Species:
virginicus
Accession Number:
2019-0275A
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Smithsonian Gardens Tree Collection
On Display:
Anacostia Community Museum
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax726a7d8de-43c9-4abd-8de0-b2c7848e53b2
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2019-0275A
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Chionanthus virginicus 'CV1049' SERENITY

Life Form:
Deciduous tree
Average Height:
10-15'
Foliage Characteristics:
Yellow
Structure:
Round
Range:
Cultivated
Topic:
Trees  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Fringetree cultivar
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Asteranae
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Oleaceae
Genus:
Chionanthus
Species:
virginicus
Accession Number:
2019-0281A
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Smithsonian Gardens Tree Collection
On Display:
Anacostia Community Museum
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7e3a40633-9150-4d78-b50b-bcfe19e86b19
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2019-0281A

Chionanthus virginicus 'CV1049' SERENITY

Life Form:
Deciduous tree
Average Height:
10-15'
Foliage Characteristics:
Yellow
Structure:
Round
Range:
Cultivated
Topic:
Trees  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Fringetree cultivar
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Asteranae
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Oleaceae
Genus:
Chionanthus
Species:
virginicus
Accession Number:
2019-0321A
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Tree Collection
On Display:
Anacostia Community Museum
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax707fcdbc6-1fb7-428d-ae9d-fa3eee7a2cb6
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2019-0321A

Brassavola tuberculata

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is shorter than the leaves and has up to 6 flowers. Flowers are 2.5-3" across.
Fragrance:
Gardenia (at night)
Range:
Bolivia to Paraguay, E to S Brazil
Habitat:
Cool mountains to hot, low savannahs
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Rough Brassavola
The Revolute Epidendrum
Tuberculated Brassavola
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Brassavola
Species:
tuberculata
Accession Number:
2022-0094A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7e0bc7a86-06c6-4390-91f0-348232301f38
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2022-0094A
Online Media:

Brassavola tuberculata

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is shorter than the leaves and has up to 6 flowers. Flowers are 2.5-3" across.
Fragrance:
Gardenia (at night)
Range:
Bolivia to Paraguay, E to S Brazil
Habitat:
Cool mountains to hot, low savannahs
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Rough Brassavola
The Revolute Epidendrum
Tuberculated Brassavola
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Brassavola
Species:
tuberculata
Accession Number:
2022-0185A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax787efaf0e-d72c-4426-aa21-8c446c38ffa0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2022-0185A

Brassavola tuberculata

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Flower is 2.4" across.
Fragrance:
Gardenia (at night)
Range:
Bolivia to Paraguay, E to S Brazil
Habitat:
Cool mountains to hot, low savannahs
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Rough Brassavola
The Revolute Epidendrum
Tuberculated Brassavola
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Brassavola
Species:
tuberculata
Accession Number:
2022-0186A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7643c4f8e-7a3a-4f77-a5ac-86a45a94a81f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2022-0186A

Brassavola Yaki

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Averages about two flowers per inflorescence.
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Brassavola
Accession Number:
2002-0793A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax70665d9fd-aacf-46ae-8aae-f3753127ee31
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2002-0793A
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Dendrobium To My Kids 'Smile'

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Averages 23 white flowers per an inflorescence with pink petal tips and a dark throat.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Dendrobium clonal hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Dendrobium
Accession Number:
2006-0030A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax78ea73190-9342-46d8-a8b1-7c19d366d032
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2006-0030A
Online Media:

Dendrobium To My Kids 'Smile'

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Averages 23 white flowers per an inflorescence with pink petal tips and a dark throat.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Dendrobium clonal hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Dendrobium
Accession Number:
2006-0030C
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7c9be2aad-8022-469d-9837-33d838d73200
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2006-0030C
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Dendrobium Polar Queen

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are pink with lighter pink sepals.
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Dendrobium hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Dendrobium
Accession Number:
2007-0664A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7d6bfeef0-fbe3-4e57-86b4-6e4acd804195
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2007-0664A
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Dendrobium bigibbum

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 8-16" long with 8-20 long-lasting, heavy, pink flowers. Flowers are 1.2-2" across.
Range:
Lesser Sunda Island (Tanimbar Is), S New Guinea to Queensland (N and W Cape York Pen)
Habitat:
Semi-arid regions; 0-400m
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
The Cooktown Orchid
The Mauve Butterfly Orchid
The Two-Humped Dendrobium
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Dendrobium
Species:
bigibbum
Accession Number:
2007-0883A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax71912d95e-942f-4522-a9a3-dbea2bd242de
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2007-0883A
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Cymbidium Chen's Ruby 'Gold Tiger'

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Fragrance:
Sweet citrus
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Cymbidium clonal hybrid
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Cymbidium
Accession Number:
2008-1318A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7c0d548fe-4f0a-4cb6-b45f-b0376b3b479b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2008-1318A
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Dendrobium moschatum

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Pendulous inflorescence is 4-12" long with 5-15 orange flowers. Flowers are 3.5" across and last about a week.
Foliage Characteristics:
Leaves turn purple in the dry season and last 2 years.
Fragrance:
Musky, rhubarb, sweet woodruff
Range:
Himalaya to China (Yunnan) and Indo-China
Habitat:
Open forests on tree trunks; 300-900m
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
The Musky Smelling Dendrobium
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Genus:
Dendrobium
Species:
moschatum
Accession Number:
2008-1546A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax771ff2c38-20b5-4bf1-bc80-99944ba6922c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2008-1546A
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