IOSPE shows Anacheilum as the current correct genus name. They have been called Encyclia, Epidendrum and Prosthechea in the past, so you may see it sold as any of:
Anacheilum cochleatum
Encyclia cochleata
Epidendrum cochleatum
Prosthechea cochleata.
Anacheilum radiatum / Epidendrum radiatum / Encyclia radiata / Prosthechea radiata is very similar to Anacheilum cochleatum. You might like that as well.
Carter & Holmes has Prosthechea cochleata now.
Hausermann's, mentioned above by Carol, has them in bud now.
H&R has what they sell as Epidendrum Green Hornet, and they show its parents as Epidendrum lancifolium x Epidendrum cochleatum. If you use the Search function in the top maroon menu here on Orchid Board, you will find a thread by Selmo showing his incredibly vigorous, fragrant and ever-blooming Green Hornet plant. Green Hornet is actually Anacheilum / Epidendrum cochleatum / Encyclia / Prosthechea cochleata x Anacheilum trulla. In any case, Green Hornet is a great plant, too, and grows much faster than even its vigorous relatives cochleatum, radiatum and trulla.
Last edited by estación seca; 06-30-2017 at 12:14 AM..
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