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Brazilian Pleurothallid species: Acianthera crepiniana

Discussion in 'Orchid Identification Section' started by Marni, Mar 20, 2009.

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  1. Mar 20, 2009 #1
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    First time I've bloomed this (or at least the first time I noticed). It is from Brazil, but I don't know where in particular. The leaves are very succulent and blade shaped. It reblooms from the same growth with 3 to 5 flowers per spike. The flowers are about 1/4" (7 mm) wide.

    It may have been moved out of Pleurothallis, so if you have an idea of the new genus that would be a help.
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  2. Mar 21, 2009 #2
    Tom-DE

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    Marni, it sounds/looks like the Pthl. saurocephala, but I am not very sure about it.
     
  3. Mar 21, 2009 #3
    Marni

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    Thanks for the lead, Tom, I'll check on that.
     
  4. Mar 22, 2009 #4
    Marni

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    I checked Orchidstudium for Acianthera (Pleurothallis) sauracephalum. I don't think that is it, but I do think they are related. Quite a few of the things there looked close but not quite. Some very interesting flowers.
     
  5. Mar 22, 2009 #5
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    WOW! I love the texture of the flower.
     
  6. Mar 22, 2009 #6
    Marni

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    My eyes aren't good enough to see that texture un-aided, so I was very happy to have the close-up to see it.
     
  7. Mar 22, 2019 #7
    Marni

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    A friend has given me the name. It is Acianthera crepiniana.
     
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  8. Mar 25, 2019 #8
    naoki

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    It has cool looking flowers, and thank you for the update with the name!