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Warrea abbreviated as Wra. in horticultural trade, is a small South American genus in the orchid family (Orchidaceae), subfamily Epidendroideae.
Distribution[]
This genus is distributed from Mexico To Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela and Brazil
Description[]
Plants in this genus have a pseudobulb surrounded by several internodes, surrounded by a sheath and veiny leaves. The flowers have a single column with four pollina, a stipe and a viscidium.
Culture[]
Keep plant cool to warm temperatures. Keep plant in shade to moderate light. Potting media should not be allowed to dry out. Keep moist but not soggy. Water about every five to seven days. Plants should be potted in a well drain mix with medium fir bark with some perlite or in tree fern fibers. Plant is best grown in a basket
Naming[]
The genus was named after the F. Warr an English orchidist
Species[]
- Warrea bidentata Lindl., 1844.
- Warrea costaricensis Schltr., 1920.
- Warrea hookeriana (Rchb.f.) Rolfe, 1910.
- Warrea warreana (Lodd. ex Lindl.) C.Schweinf., 1955.