Identification request

[TDT]

Hi all,
My brother is visiting our parents in Rwanda and he sent me these photos. Any suggestions as to what it is? Thanks.

 

[gonewild]

Spathoglottis

 

[Parryaw]

Looks like Spathoglottis Plicata

 

[PaphMadMan]

Yes, Spathoglottis. Could be Spathoglottis plicata, but several species and many hybrids are similar I don't think it is native in Africa, but it is a widespread weed throughout the tropics and semi-tropics.

 

[NYEric]

Too easy.

 

[TDT]

Too easy.

Haha! I've got another couple that may be tougher since they're not in flower. Will post later today.

Thanks for the ID on this one! I'll pass it along to my bro.

 

[TDT]

OK, 2 more to ID.

I think this one is a Polystachya...

And this one is an Oncidium....

But really, it's anyone's guess until they flower!

 

[gonewild]

I think the first one is still Epidendrum.

 

[PaphMadMan]

That first one looks Epidendrum to me too. Oncidium alliance for the second seems pretty certain.

 

[labskaus]

That first one looks Epidendrum to me too.

I agree on Epidendrum being quite possible. But how about Jumeella or Angraecum (or other genera of this clade)? Looking forward to see flowers.

 

[PaphMadMan]

I agree on Epidendrum being quite possible. But how about Jumeella or Angraecum (or other genera of this clade)? Looking forward to see flowers.

There are some superficial similarities. From a photo I certainly can't be sure. If there is evidence of previous flowering it would be helpful. Epidendrum would have terminal spikes, Jumellea or similar would flower axially. Or if you can determine if it has a sympodial or monopodial growth habit.

 

[NYEric]

Epidendrum umbelliferum
the other, ?? Oncidium, is it a species or hybrid?