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Orchid Species: Papilionanthe vandarum
Species Description Papilionanthe vandarum is “very rare and distinct-growing plant, in habit resembling Vanda teres, but not so strong; the flowers, which are produced in pairs from the axils of the leaves, are as large as those of Aerides crispa, white and pink in colour. This plant is called Aerides vandarumby Prof. Reichenbach, but it … Continue reading
Orchid Species: Acineta superba
Species Description Acineta superba is a strong-growing species from La Guayra. Flowers in the same way as Acineta barkeri, but about a month earlier; the long spikes of flowers are of a deep chocolate colour, spotted with crimson. It lasts only a short time in perfection. Synonyms Acineta humboldtii Publications Classic Orchid Grower’s Manual Edwards’s … Continue reading
Orchid Species: Acineta densa
Species Description Acineta densa is a “beautiful and distinct species, also from Mexico, with yellow and crimson flowers, which are produced on pendulous spikes from the base of the bulbs, and which will last a long time in perfection.” (Source: Classic Orchid Grower’s Manual by B.S. Williams.”
Orchid Species: Acineta barkeri
Species Description A curious Orchid from Mexico, producing from the bottom of the pseudobulbs spikes about a foot in length, bearing rich yellow flowers, which will last a long time in perfection. It blooms during the summer months. Publications “Curtis’s Botanical Magazine” 72 (Ser. 3 no. 2) pl. 4203. Originally published as Peristeria barkeri. Synonyms Peristeria barkeri