Gomesa radicans (Rchb.f.) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams

Gomesa radicans - A miniature botanical species, belonging to the subfamily Epidendroideae, tribe Cymbidieae, subtribe Oncidiinae, described by M.W.CHASE & N.H.WILLIAMS, Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 104: 398 (2009) and also known by the synonyms Ornithophora quadricolor Barb. Rodr, assigned in 1864, Ornithophora radicans (Rchb. F) Garray & Pabst., in 1951, Sigmatostalix radicans Rchb. F. in 1882. The species was described by Robert Brown and named in honor of Dr. Bernardino Antonio Gomes, a Portuguese doctor and botanist.

The species Gomesa radicans is native to Brazil, first collected near Porto Alegre, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, but also known from the nearby coastal area, in the states of Santa Catarina.
Flowering period: approx. 4 weeks

Flower size: 0.5-1 cm

Fragrant flowers: YES
Scent: subtle spicy smell

The decorative pot is not included in the price.