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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:
2008-1093A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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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
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
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:
White to yellow flowers have a white lip with orange and red accents.
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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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:
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:
2019-0275A
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:
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

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:
2019-0321A
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

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:
2022-0094A
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

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
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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:
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:
2022-0186A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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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

Transitions: Photographs by Robert Creamer

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Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2008-11-04T13:25:36.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service
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sitesExhibitions
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edanmdm:yt_mOwHMMvV88I

Cattleya lueddemanniana var. coerulea 'Mariauxi'

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Flower is 5" or more across.
Range:
N Venezuela
Habitat:
Low, scrubby hills; 0-460m
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
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
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× Brassidium Fly Away 'Miami'

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Averages 15 flowers per an inflorescence.
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
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
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Cattleya Libby Gray

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Flower is white with a yellow throat.
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
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
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Bulbophyllum medusae

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
Living Collections  Search this
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
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Trichopilia Apache

Life Form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics:
Flower is white, covered in pink spots, with a yellow throat.
Range:
hybrid
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
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
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Angraecum eburneum subsp. superbum

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
Living Collections  Search this
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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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax76bf15dfa-2ee2-4598-a30e-27af4925853c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2008-2874A
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