Acacallis, Orchid


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Acacallis is a genus of South American orchids in the family Orchidaceae, comprising about 6 species. It is native to Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, and Peru. The genus is abbreviated as Ac in the horticultural trade. All species in genus Acacallis have been synonymized with Aganisia species, except Acacallis rosariana.

Acacallis is a creeping rhizome orchid, producing flowers of 4 cm in width and in a beautiful rose-tinted violet to a blue-tinted violet color range.


Aganisia cyanea
Aganisia cyanea
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