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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

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:

2011-2497B

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax74215ff02-031a-4b6e-9cd5-153b0ce5d763

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2011-2497B

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:

2012-0806A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7597cb55f-95ef-4f82-b892-e8b1d244ca71

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2012-0806A

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

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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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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7e03fcf8b-9909-4a7c-9e3b-9a347cd21d36

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2014-0961A

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:

2014-0999A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax771ade089-d9f8-471c-82d2-1eb658729039

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2014-0999A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Yellow flowers have a white lip and last about a month

Range:

hybrid

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

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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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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7d14f64dc-ed0d-4d57-83c9-12c3326259f3

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2017-0593A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

White to yellow flowers have a white lip with orange and red accents.

Range:

hybrid

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

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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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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax73b87062a-1b0d-44f9-9739-ea481a66738b

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2018-0803A

Life Form:

Deciduous tree

Average Height:

10-15'

Foliage Characteristics:

Yellow

Structure:

Round

Range:

Cultivated

Topic:

Trees  Search this

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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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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

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:

2019-0281A

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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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

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:

2019-0321A

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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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

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

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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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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7e0bc7a86-06c6-4390-91f0-348232301f38

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2022-0094A

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

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax787efaf0e-d72c-4426-aa21-8c446c38ffa0

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2022-0185A

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

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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

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7643c4f8e-7a3a-4f77-a5ac-86a45a94a81f

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2022-0186A

Creator:

Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service  Search this

Type:

YouTube Videos

Uploaded:

2008-11-04T13:25:36.000Z

YouTube Category:

Education  Search this

See more by:

sitesExhibitions

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service

YouTube Channel:

sitesExhibitions

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:yt_mOwHMMvV88I

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Flower is 5" or more across.

Range:

N Venezuela

Habitat:

Low, scrubby hills; 0-460m

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

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Common Name:

Lueddemann's Cattleya varietal clone

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Cattleya

Species:

lueddemanniana

Accession Number:

2007-0077A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7370c9af2-a5d9-4ba7-806c-5ffbdc076a39

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2007-0077A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Averages 15 flowers per an inflorescence.

Range:

hybrid

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

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Common Name:

Brassidium clonal hybrid

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

× brassidium

Accession Number:

2007-0518A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7266d3c1b-7760-4c91-969c-84530831c540

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2007-0518A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Flower is white with a yellow throat.

Range:

hybrid

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

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Common Name:

Cattleya hybrid

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Cattleya

Accession Number:

2007-1363D

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax737591d6a-dfab-482f-b873-4e1f9aaaa64d

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2007-1363D

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Arching inflorescence is 6-10" (15-25 cm) long with a cluster of 15-30 white flowers. Flower is up to 6" (15 cm) long and lasts about a week.

Fragrance:

Fungus-like, lasts for a short time

Plant Size:

5-8" x 1-2" (13-20 x 2.5-5 cm), excluding inflorescence

Range:

Peninsular Thailand to W Malesia

Habitat:

Lowland forests; 0-1300ft (0-400m)

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

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Common Name:

Medusa's Bulbophyllum

Medusa's Head Fly Orchid

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Bulbophyllum

Species:

medusae

Accession Number:

2008-1491A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7e52664a5-e818-4d89-91ed-77d5ece2bbe3

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2008-1491A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Flower is white, covered in pink spots, with a yellow throat.

Range:

hybrid

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

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Common Name:

Trichopilia hybrid

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Trichopilia

Accession Number:

2008-2345A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7da531f2e-a682-4eca-8d97-14946a5836be

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2008-2345A

Life Form:

Lithophytic

Bloom Characteristics:

This subspecies has larger flowers than A. eburneum with whiter flowers. The waxy flowers last about 4 weeks and grow on an arching inflorescence.

Fragrance:

Sweet

Range:

Seychelles, Comoros, Madagascar

Habitat:

damp, tropical forests; 0-400m

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

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Common Name:

The Ivory-Colored Angraecum subspecies

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Angraecum

Species:

eburneum

Accession Number:

2008-2874A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax76bf15dfa-2ee2-4598-a30e-27af4925853c

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2008-2874A