Brassavola flagellaris

Brassavola flagellaris is a species of epiphytic orchid of the Cattleya alliance. It grows wild in eastern Brazil (from Minas Gerais to Paraná),[1] where it fills the evening air with the citrus-like fragrance of its blossoms.

Brassavola flagellaris
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Monocots
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Tribe:
Epidendreae
Genus:
Brassavola
Section:
B. sect. Sessilabia
Species:
B. flagellaris
Binomial name
Brassavola flagellaris

Etymology

The specific epithet, flagellaris, refers to the elongated (whip-like) leaves. In Brazil, the common name is munida de chicote, meaning "whip".

Description

Brassavola flagellaris is a sympodial epiphyte (sometimes a lithophyte) with terete pseudobulbs, 6–30 cm long, each carrying a single elongated succulent leaf. The erect or pendulous inflorescence carries one to several flowers bearing long and narrow light-green sepals which closely resemble the lateral petals. The broad white lip closely encircles most of the light yellow-green column.

Members of this species grow readily under cultivation and are resistant to drought. They can be placed on slabs to allow their roots sufficient aeration.

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References
  1. Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families


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