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Fernandezia ionanthera is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Fernandezia.
Description[]
Plants bloom from fall to spring with a single 2 cm wide flower.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in the cloud forest of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru at elevations of 2800 to 3150 meters
Culture[]
Plants should be grown in cool temperature with bright light. Water about twice a week in the summer and reduce to once a week as winter approaches. Plants can be grown in a well drain coarse mixture of bark and perlite or mounted.
Naming[]
Common name: The Violet Column Fernandezia
Synonyms[]
- Centropetalum ionantherum [Rchb.f $ Warsc.] Kraenzl., Pflanzer 1923
- *Nasonia ionanthera Rchb.f & Warsc. 1855