Microcoelia-koehleri-CBR-2022-06-08 *SITF confirms that this plant is Microcoelia koehleri (Feb 2023); M. koehleri is very similar to M. obovata; M. obovata's lip generally is broader and slightly bi-lobed, whereas this plant and M. koehleri has an acute, spade lip with a U-shaped spur that faces forward; M. obovata photos show flowers with uniformly deep, bright orange anther caps; anther caps in this plant and in available photos of M. koehleri seem to be bright yellow; most images of M. koehleri on the internet and in orchidroots are very similar to this plant.*
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June 08, 2022
Judging Center: Louisiana Judging Center
Award Number: 20226563
Award Date: May 28, 2022
Awarded As: CBR
Microcoelia koehleri found in evergreen forests in southern Africa. Small, leafless orchid