Encyclia gallopavina, a Brazilian seldom seen species

[Rosim_in_BR]

This is a Brazilian species native of the northern and central areas. This very little known species, rarely seen in shows and collections, has relatively small flowers of 1" across. The lip has a very characteristic purple mark encircled by a yellow band. The plant has purplish pseudo-bulbs and leaves which turn dark green-purple as they age.