Vivi's Orchid Corner
November 2003 - Volume 8, Issue 11
"What Makes Up Your Orchid Name"
Dear Orchid Friends:
How familiar are you with orchid names? Which genus
comprises the makeup of those beloved orchids? Here
is a primer about the orchid crosses. The list is
endless, however, this month's article only focuses
on some of the most common crosses. Some of the
crosses are relatively easy to determine. When 3 or 4
genera are used, the outcome (name) is quite varied
and often surprising.
Test your knowledge!
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Orchid Name
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Orchid Genera
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Aerasconetia (Aescta.)
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Aerides x Ascocentrum x Neofinetia
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Aeridachnis (Aerdnsa.)
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Aerides x Arachnis
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Aeridopsis (Aerps.)
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Aerides x Phalaenopsis
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Aliceara (Alcra.)
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Brassaia x Miltonia x Oncidium
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Angrangis (Angrs.)
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Aerangis x Angraecum
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Ascandopsis (Ascdps.)
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Ascocentrum x Vandopsis
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Ascocenda (Ascda.)
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Ascocentrum x Vanda
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Bakerara (Bak.)
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Brassia x Miltonia x Odontoglossum x Oncidium
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Beallara (Bllra.)
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Brassia x Cochlioda x Miltonia x Odontoglossum
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Brassidium (Brsdm.)
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Brassia x Oncidium
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Brassocattleya (BC.)
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Brassavola x Cattleya
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Brassolaelia (BL.)
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Brassavola x Laelia
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Brassolaeliocattleya (BLC.)
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Brassavola x Laelia x Cattleya
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Catanoches (Ctnchs.)
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Catasetum x Cycnoches
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Cattleyatonia (Ctna.)
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Cattleya x Broughtonia
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Chilocentrum (Chctm.)
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Ascocentrum x Chiloschista
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Christieara (Chtra.)
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Aerides x Ascocentrum x Vanda
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Colmanara (Colm.)
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Miltonia x Odontoglossum x Oncidium
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Doristylis (Dst.)
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Doritis x Rhyncostylis
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Doritaenopsis (Dtps.)
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Doritis x Phalaenopsis
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Dorthera (Dtha.)
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Doritis x Renanthera
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Epicattleya (Epc.)
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Epidendrum x Cattleya
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Galeansellia (Gslla.)
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Galeandra x Ansellia
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Kagawara (Kgw.)
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Ascocentrum x Renanthera x Vanda
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Laeliocattleya (LC.)
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Laelia x Cattleya
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Lycasteria (Lystr.)
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Lycaste x Bifrenaria
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Milpasia (Mpsa.)
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Miltonia x Aspasia
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Miltassia (Mtssa.)
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Miltonia x Brassia
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Miltonidium (Mtdm.)
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Miltonia x Oncidium
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Mokara (Mkra.)
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Arachnis x Ascocentrum x Vanda
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Odontobrassia (Odbrs.)
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Odontoglossum x Brassia
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Odontia (Odtna.)
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Odontoglossum x Miltonia
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Opsistylis (Opst.)
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Vandopsis x Rhyncostylis
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Phalaerianda (Phda.)
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Phalaenopsis x Aerides x Vanda
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Phalandopsis (Phdps.)
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Phalaenopsis x Vandopsis
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Phragmipaphium (Phrphm.)
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Paphiopedilum x Phragmipedium
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Potinara (Pot.)
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Cattleya x Brassia x Laelia x Sophronitis
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Renantanda (Rntda.)
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Renanthera x Vanda
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Rhynchocentrum (Rhctm.)
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Rhynocostylis x Ascocentrum
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Rodrassia (Rdssa.)
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Rodriguezia x Brassia
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Schombavola (Smbv.)
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Schomburgkia x Brassavola
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Sophrocattleya (SC.)
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Sophronitis x Cattleya
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Sophrolaelia (SL.)
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Sophronitis x Laelia
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Sophrolaeliocattleya (SLC.)
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Sophronitis x Laelia x Cattleya
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Vandachnis (Vchns.)
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Vandopsis x Arachnis
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Vandaenopsis (Vdnps.)
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Vanda x Phalaenopsis
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Vascostylis (Vasco.)
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Vanda x Ascocentrum x Rhyncostylis
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Quite a list… and imagine that the list is
actually quite extensive. Are you surprised by any of
the crosses? It takes time to learn and recognize the
names and begin to understand how the genera fit
together. Now, as you attend orchid shows, you will
have some familiarity with the makeup of orchids.
This is important information so that you choose an
orchid that is appropriate for your environment and
growing conditions. Knowing a bit about the crosses
enables one to comprehend its cultural habitats. So
test your knowledge. How many do you know?
Until next time,
Vivi 
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