Monday, March 11, 2013

Dryadella barrowii

I purchased this as Masdevallia minuta and when it bloomed it proved to be something entirely different, though the genus Dryadella was once included in Masdevallia.  After a lot of searching I've come up with a tentative identification since it seems to fit best the descriptions of Dryadella barrowii, also from Ecuador.  The leaves are about 8 cm and the flowers have a spread of 2 cm.  Like the rest of the Dryadellas it produces a lot of flowers when it blooms.





6 comments:

  1. Maravilhosa Ron
    Já pesquisou a Dryadella albicans Luer?
    veja: http://www.orchids.se/dryadella_albicans.htm

    abraços

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    1. Perhaps you are right that it is simply D. albicans. The lip did not seem right for that species when I looked at it, but seeing it again, I am thinking that perhaps it is. Thanks for your comments.

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  2. Ron, I love this little girls!

    I have a Dryadella in bloom and I must confess: I'm in love with it!

    Congrats
    www.orquidariofaisca.com.br

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    1. Thanks, Luis. They are all charming, aren't they? Do you know which species you have in bloom?

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  3. Hi, Ron! Unfortunately, I’m not able to help you with the identification of your Dryadella. But I would like to say that I really love these tiny flowers. You have an amazing collection! This orchid is so small and delicate, with so many interesting details. Congratulations!

    All the best,

    Sergio

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    1. I think I've gotten the help I needed, Sergio and am reasonably sure that the identification is correct. I appreciate your interest and kind comments.

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