Oeoniella polystachys
 

prounced (oo-ee-NEE-ella)

First bloom. Only 2 flowers, one open now. I was too impatient to wait. Flowers small, lateral sepal width is 1 1/8 inch wide. Night fragrant, and surprisingly strong for one small flower. Spicy-floral type scent. Angraecoid orchid from Madagascar, Seychelles, and Comoros.

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Very cool bloom! Beautiful!

How big is the plant as a whole?

Thanks. About 5 inches in height. Just a baby.

She's beautiful, Dave! Well done!! (I'd wouldn't have been able to wait either!!)

I like it! Also, the plant seem not to be large which is a plus!

Very nice, Dave! :clap:
Besides the bloom, the plantlooks nice and healthy :nod:

What a cool looking flower! Excellent growing!:biggrin:

Interesting :)

Now you made me go out and do some homework. Looks like it once was, but back in 1828 - 1890. It has about 12 synonyms, all from the 1800's and early 1900's. I did not find history on what prompted each change, but thats taxonomy for you. Didnt exactly answer your question, but maybe got a C.