Ornithophora radicans (Rchb.f.) Garay & Pabst

Orchid Species: Ornithophora radicans

Kew currently accepted name is Gomesa radicans

Ornithophora radicans is an orchid species identified by (Rchb.f.) Garay & Pabst in 1951. Culture information and photos for this orchid are commonly detailed under the currently accepted name of Gomesa radicans.

Genus

Ornithophora (Orpha.)

Grex

radicans

Parents

Species

Author

(Rchb.f.) Garay & Pabst

Year

1951

Other NamesGenus NameGenusGrex NameYearAuthor

Add+	Gomesa	Gom	radicans	2009	(Rchb.f.) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams
Add+	Ornithophora	Orpha	quadricolor	1882	Barb.Rodr.
Add+	Sigmatostalix	Sgmx	radicans	1864	Rchb.f. in W.G.Walpers

Most awarded/recent cultivars: Gom. radicans 'Deggendorf' (4 awards from 2013 to 2018) Gom. radicans 'Wilmar' (3 awards from 2017 to 2019) Gom. radicans 'Eisenheim' (3 awards in 2015) Gom. radicans 'Lilyputian' (3 awards from 2010 to 2014) Gom. radicans 'Sandra 47' (2 awards in 2014) Gom. radicans 'The Lone Ranger' (2018) Gom. radicans 'Nicky' (2018) Gom. radicans 'Karen' (2017) Gom. radicans 'Steve' (2016) Gom. radicans 'Spitskop' (2014) Gom. radicans 'Ces & Ted' (2013) Gom. radicans 'Ces & Ted' (2013) Gom. radicans 'Esslingen' (2012) Gom. radicans 'Elise Sage' (2012) Gom. radicans 'Christina' (2012) Gom. radicans 'Sharon' (2011) Gom. radicans 'Royston's MVP' (2011)

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Ornithophora radicans (seattleorchid.com)

An epiphytic orchid with compressed pseudobulbs and grass-like leaves, to 7 inches long. The greenish-white or greenish-yellow flowers have cream-colored lips, and appear on slender racemes in fall. Grow epiphytically on bark slabs, or with epiphytic orchid potting mix in slatted baskets. Requires filtered light and high humidity throughout the year, with less water in winter.

Ornithophora radicans ( Ornithophora Orchid ) - Backyard Gardener

Ornithophora radicans is a miniature, epiphytic orchid species, which originates from Brazil in South America.  Ornithophora radicans has a grassy habit and appearance, this orchid produces sprays of miniature white, brown, and yellow coloured flowers for a few weeks every year, in autumn.

Ornithophora radicans - Pumpkin Beth

 

 

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