Brassavola filifolia Linden 1881

Photo by © Carlos Augosto Mesa Londono

Common Name The Thread Like Leaves Brassavola

Flower Size

Found in Colombia as an epiphyte

Similar to B martiana but this one differs in the lack of hairs at the apex of the column and a longer and much more recurved lip

Synonyms

References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; Orchids, A Colombian Treasure Vol 1 Ortiz & Uribe 2014 photo ok

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