× Perreiraara

× Perreiraara, abbreviated Prra. in the horticultural trade (although sometimes mistakenly listed as Perr.),[1] is the nothogenus for intergeneric hybrids between the orchid genera Aerides, Rhynchostylis and Vanda (Aer. x Rhy. x V.).

× Perreiraara
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Vandeae
Subtribe: Aeridinae
Genus: × Perreiraara
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In recent years, popular varieties of this genus for home growers include Prra. 'Bangkok Sunset',[2] Prra. 'Sunshine Padriew' (a 'Bangkok Sunset' crossed back to a Rhynchostylis gigantea),[3] Prra. Rapeepath (a 'Bangkok Sunset' crossed to × Vandachostylis 'Pine Rivers'),[4] and Prra. 'LeBeau Blue' (an Aerides lawrenceae × Vandachostylis 'Sasicha').[5]

References

  1. "Genera, Abbreviation, Name, and Type" (PDF). London Orchid society. July 15, 2022. p. 15. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  2. "The Success of Perr. Bangkok Sunset". MotesOrchid.com. Motes Orchid. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  3. "Perreiraara Sunshine Padriew, P.Poemchawalit 2014". Orchid Roots. OrchidRoots.com. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  4. "Perreiraara Rapeepath, W.Keesanga 2015". Orchid Roots. OrchidRoots.com. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  5. "Perreiraara LeBeau Blue, J.Wischoff 2015". Orchid Roots. OrchidRoots.com. Retrieved 5 September 2022.


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