Trichodrymonia sp. “chavariae”

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  • Photographer: Bob Stewart
  • Grown by: Bob Stewart

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This is an as-yet unpublished species, characterized by pure white flowers and a small key-hole type opening in the corolla; the color and the opening suggest possible pollination by a butterfly or moth. A photo of a plant can be seen here.

Originally collected and distributed by Hans Wiehler of the Gesneriad Research Foundation.