Epiblastus basalis Schltr., Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 236 (1911).
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| Epiblastus basalis Schltr., Photo by Orchids of Kurt |
| Epiblastus basalis Schltr., Video by Orchids of Kurt |
This plant is likely Epiblastus basalis Schltr., an erect creeping epiphyte found growing in the montane forest of New Guinea (1100-2300m). This species differentiates from my other two in this genus in that the short fat pseudobulbs are all separate on the rhizome and rarely superimposed. Also the flower colour is a beautiful bright pink with paler internal surfaces and a deep violet, almost black, anther. The leaves on my plant can get quite long, up to 60cm!
Epiblastus is a genus that is fairly unique and not often cultivated but it is allied to the more familiar Mediocalcar as you can see from several of the plant and flower characteristics. The plant growth habit for the majority of the species is characterized by new growth arising not only from the base of the plant but also from the apex of the previous growth. Depending on the species; these compound growths can get massively long. Stiff waxy flowers, which last 7-10 days, appear in a bundle from between the folded single leaf in new growths.
Type:
Jul 1, 1988 Schlechter, F.R.R. [18744], Papua New Guinea K000810615 lectotype
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