× 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
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Vandeae
Subtribe: Aeridinae
Genus: × Perreiraara
hort.

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. http://www.rhs.org.uk/RHSWebsite/files/87/87be8b1e-908e-4e04-9ee6-30c438354458.pdf
  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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