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Sobralia kerryae

Sobralia kerryae

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Arethuseae
SubTribe: Sobraliinae
Genus: Sobralia
Species: Sob. kerryae
Alliance:
Binomial name
Sobralia kerryae
Dressler 1998


Sobralia kerryae is a member of the genus Sobralia

Description[]

Plants blooms from spring to summer with a single flower. Flowers are fragrant.

The plant was first collected at 1150 meters and described by Robert Dressler

Distribution[]

Plant are found growing in Costa Rica and Panama at elevations around 850 to 1150 meters

Culture[]

Grow in moderately bright light and intermediate to warm temperatures. Plants can be grown in sandy soil or bark with perlite. Keep the mix moist but not wet during growing season. Reduce watering after leaves develop. Never let the mix dry out for long periods

Naming[]

Common Name:Kerry's Sobralis

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