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Unknown from Madrid Botanical Garden 4

Discussion in 'Orchid Identification Section' started by Jfdocampo, Nov 7, 2018.

  1. Nov 7, 2018 #1
    Jfdocampo

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    DSCN9082.JPG DSCN9083.JPG DSCN9084.JPG

    Regards,
     
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  2. Nov 7, 2018 #2
    ezluckyfreee

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    G. Aurantiaca?
     
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  3. Nov 7, 2018 #3
    KellyW

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    Guarianthe aurantiaca. Common synonym is Cattleya aurantiaca.

    These plants can bloom when very small but the plant will continue to grow into a very large specimen.
     
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  4. Nov 7, 2018 #4
    Alison

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    Is this a Dendrobium? Found another file picture of what I think is the same orchid from Costa Rica https://costa-rica-guide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_8596.jpg
    Apparently Lankester Botanic Gardens has a world class orchid collection and does a lot of research. The (link) picture I posted is from that garden I am pretty sure.
     
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  5. Nov 7, 2018 #5
    KellyW

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    Alison, your link does show the same species but it isn't a Dendrobium. It is a Guarianthe (Cattleya) aurantiaca. It does grow in Costa Rica but Dendrobiums don't grow in the Americas.

    Looks like you were typing your post while I was :).
     
  6. Nov 8, 2018 #6
    Jfdocampo

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    Thanks to all.
     
  7. Nov 8, 2018 #7
    Alison

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    Awesome botany Kelly. Thanks so much for the name, the colour of the flower is fantastic.
    Thanks also Jfdocampo for all the great pictures.
     
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