Cattleya Identification

[Becca]

Hi Everyone,
I bought an orchid and it is labeled as a Cattleya VNRA Fairy Tales. I tried searching on Google, but the only thing that comes up is the site off of ebay that I purchased it from. It came in bloom, but the flowers did not make it and the flowers, colorwise, do not look like the flower in the picture from the website, although I do love the color of the plant I got. Can anyone help me as to if this is the correct name? Also, what does VNRA stand for? Thanks! I realize I do not have a picture of the actual flower to show you, but I guess I am more concerned about whether or not the name is an actual name since I can't find anything on it. Thanks!

[Becca]

Hi! Just another quick not about the name... it is: Cattleya VNRA Fairy Tales 'Yellow Star'.

[Djarum Black]

Hi RP!

I have some info on your plant
It's name is Encyleyvola Fairy Tales (Encyvola Phoenix x Cattleya aurantiaca)

[justatypn]

Nice one DJ...your cheat sheet is better than mine...nice job.

Does it give any info on as to why the initials are in caps and what they mean? VNRA

[Djarum Black]

I'm just taking a guess but I think it was the previous Genus name? Vnra, I noticed it also said it was once called Vaughnara Fairy Tales. The Encyleyvola one said it was most currently accepted. I think both names are ok..they change so fast! Haha, really do need a cheat sheet in order to keep up!

[Toddybear]

I've heard of Vaughnara but Encyleyvola I can hardly spell, let alone pronounce! Damn those orchid taxomomists!

[Becca]

Thank you for the help DJ! I still can not find any info on this plant though. Where did you find your info on this, or is it a secret? Any lists of sources would be helpful. Thank you!