Sobralia

Sobralia is a genus of orchids (family Orchidaceae) native to Central and South America. The plants are more commonly terrestrial, but are also found growing epiphytically, from sea level to about 8,800 ft. They range in height from about 1 ft to 25-30 ft. The flowers are ephemeral for most of the 100 or so species, ranging in color from pure white to yellow, green, pink, purple, red, brown, and even a blue violet.

A few more commonly cited species: Sobralia decora - pink-lavender; from Mexico through Central America; Sobralia dichotoma - reddish-brown with white and pink lip; from the Andes; Sobralia fimbriata - white to cream or pale yellow, with fimbriate lip and petals; Andes; Sobralia macrantha - pink-magenta; from Mexico through Central America; Sobralia sessilis - pink-lavender; from South America; Sobralia xantholeuca - yellow; from Chiapas, Mex. and Guatemala;

External links

• The Sobralia Pages