(Rhynchostele rossii)

Rhynchostele rossii, (Lindl.) Soto Arenas & Salazar 1993 (Kew)

Rhynchostele rossii is a species in the Rhynchostele genus. This name is accepted name for the species in the family Orchidaceae subfamily Epidendroideae, tribe Cymbidieae, subtribe Oncidiinae, . . This species is found in Mexico to C. America.

I love Rhynchostele species (and hybrids). One of the most beautiful representatives of this genus is Rst. rossii, which was named after the orchid collector John Ross, who also discovered Rossioglossum species. Rst. rossii is a true miniature orchid, with large flowers. The flower size is even more impressive when compared to the small plant size. A seed capsule is often larger than the plant and worth of more than one growth. Amazing how the plants manage to create this large biomass of a large capsule from the small plant size. If you have cool growing conditions - try Rst. rossii. It's worth to grow it.
Norbert Dank