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Brassia is a genus of orchids classified in the Oncidiinae subtribe. It is native to Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and northern South America, with one species extending into Florida.
James Bateman was a British landowner and accomplished horticulturist. He developed Biddulph Grange after moving there around 1840, from nearby Knypersley Hall in Staffordshire, England. He created the famous gardens at Biddulph with the aid of his friend and painter of seascapes Edward William Cooke. From 1865–70 he was the founding president of the North Staffordshire Field Club, the large local club which to this day researches local natural history and folklore.
Miltonia, abbreviated Milt. in the horticultural trade, is an orchid genus comprising twelve epiphyte species and eight natural hybrids. The miltonias are exclusively inhabitants of Brazil, except for one species whose range extends from Brazil into the northeast of Argentina and the east of Paraguay.
Odontoglossum, first named in 1816 by Karl Sigismund Kunth, is a genus of about 100 orchids. The scientific name is derived from the Greek words odon (tooth) and glossa (tongue), referring to the two tooth-like calluses on the base of the lip. This genus of cool to cold growing orchids is to be found on open spots in the humid cloud forest at higher elevations from Central- and West South America to Guyana, with most species around the northern Andes. The abbreviation for this genus is Odm. in the horticultural trade.
Vicente (Vincente) de Cervantes was a notable Spanish and Mexican physician and botanist.
Odontoglossum ringspot virus (ORSV) is a plant pathogenic virus. It is one of the most common viruses affecting cultivated orchids, perhaps second only to the Cymbidium mosaic virus. It causes spots on leaves and colored streaks on flowers. If a plant is also infected with the Cymbidium mosaic virus, it can lead to a condition called blossom brown necrotic streak. Its genome has been sequenced and contains approximately 6600 nucleotides organized into four open reading frames. Its similarity to other tobamoviruses can be seen from the genetic data and the (limited) ability of a Tobacco mosaic virus modified to contain ORSV movement protein to infect tobacco. However, only about 60% of the nucleotides in ORSV are identical with Tobacco mosaic virus.
ORSV belongs to the family of Virgaviridae.
The Flora of Colombia is characterized by 130,000 species of plants that have been described within Colombian territory.
Odontoglossum crispum, the curled odontoglossum, is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Odontoglossum. It is considered by many to be the most beautiful orchid of all but is also one of the most difficult to grow.
Wilhelm (Guillermo) Kalbreyer (1847–1912) was a German plant collector who was sent by James Veitch & Sons of Chelsea, London to collect new plants in West Africa and South America.
Odontoglossum blandum, the charming odontoglossum, is a species of orchid found from Ecuador to Peru.
Odontoglossum cirrhosum, the wavy odontoglossum, is a species of orchid found from Colombia to Ecuador.
Odontoglossum constrictum, the constricted odontoglossum, is a species of orchid found from Colombia to northern Venezuela.
Odontoglossum crocidipterum, the saffron-yellow two-winged odontoglossum, is a species of orchid found from Colombia to northwestern Venezuela.
Odontoglossum cruentum, the blood-red odontoglossum, is a species of orchid found from Ecuador to Peru.
Odontoglossum gloriosum, the glorious odontoglossum, is a species of orchid endemic to Colombia.
Odontoglossum lindleyanum, the Lindley's odontoglossum, is a species of orchid found from northwestern Venezuela to Ecuador.
Odontoglossum nobile, the grand odontoglossum, is a species of orchid endemic to Colombia.
Odontoglossum odoratum, the fragrant odontoglossum, is a species of orchid ranging from Colombia to northern and northwestern Venezuela.
Odontoglossum spectatissimum is a species of orchid ranging from northwestern Venezuela to Ecuador.
Odontoglossum tenue, the delicate odontoglossum, is a species of orchid ranging from southern Ecuador to northwestern Peru.
