Holcoglossum amesianum (Rchb. f.) Christenson 1987 has been named in honour to the American botanist Oakes Ames (1874 - 1950) primarily as Vanda amesiana Rchb. f. 1887 by Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach.

The beautiful white, epiphytic and lithophytic growing Holcoglossum amesianum orchid species is native to India (Assam), Burma (Myanamar), Thailand (North), Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and China. The flowers reach a size of about 3 cm. Flowering period: October - January. Holcoglossum amesianum orchids are protected by CITES Appendix II (trade controlled to avoid use incompatible with species survival).

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Image: Holcoglossum amesianum (Rchb. f.) Christenson 1987
Photographer: Kitisak “Nat” Jaidee