Pleurothallis species from Guatemala - Orchid Board

nancy · #1 (**permalink**) 12-29-2007, 10:21 PM

I got this as a "we'll know what it is when it blooms" - I'm leaning towards Pleurothallis quadrifida. It came from Guatemala. Any opinions? Flowers are slightly scented of lemon/honey, buttery yellow. They lasted very well, about 2 months.
Thanks for any info - Nancy
p.s. Is there a way to cross-post to the pleurothallid or miniatures forum without reloading and retyping everything?

Becca · #2 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 08:15 AM

Well I don't know what it is, but that is one cool looking orchid! I think I want one of these!

cb977 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 12:02 PM

I'd agree with you on the name:
Pleurothallis quadrifida

IOSPE PHOTOS

To do a second entry, I usually just do a copy & paste into a new thread.

cupcake · #4 (**permalink**) 12-31-2007, 02:19 PM

No idea sorry but it's a beauty!

orchideric · #5 (**permalink**) 10-05-2008, 12:53 AM

Dear Nancy,

Your plant is what was long known as Pleur. quadrifida. It had a name change about 25 years ago to Pl. racemiflora. It is one of my favorite species and has that wonderful lemon scent.

Hope that helps, Eric