Sophronitis cernua (Project 14 - Spring 2012)

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Originally Posted by NatalieS

Regarding the different flowering times, I happened across some fascinating information here:

Brazilian Orchids - Orchid News 20

I didn't know about little Sophronitis alagoensis, but apparently it's hard to tell apart from cernua other than the fact that it's consistently smaller.

That is very interesting. I was wondering why some had rounder leaves and far fewer flowers ( max 2 ? ), and this may just be the explanation. I'd have to see them side by side to be sure as its difficult to judge size in a photo. Thanks for the great find.
see this photo too
http://www.orchidspecies.com/orphotd...ralagoense.jpg