brassiabrassia
genusgenusExotic orchids characterized by their distinctive spider-like flowers with dramatically elongated petals and sepals. These striking plants produce blooms that seem to dance in the air, creating an otherworldly display in their natural habitat.
Etymology
The genus was named after William Brass, a British botanical illustrator and plant collector who gathered specimens in Africa during the 18th century.
Interesting fact!
The unusual spider-like shape of their flowers evolved to attract spider-hunting wasps, which mistake the blooms for prey and inadvertently assist in pollination.
All species of Brassia
brassiaCaudata
Spider orchid, Cricket orchid, Long-tailed brassia.
brassiaVerrucosa
Spider orchid, Warted brassia, Star orchid.
brassiaLawrenceana
Lawrence's spider orchid, Spider star orchid, Long-petaled orchid.
brassiaMaculata
Spider orchid, Spotted spider orchid, Cricket orchid.
brassiaGireoudiana
Spider star orchid, Gireoud's brassia, Night-fragrant spider orchid.
brassiaLanceana
Spider orchid, Cricket orchid, Spider star orchid.
brassiaArcuigera
Spider star orchid, Cricket orchid, Spider brassia.
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