Bifrenaria harrisoniae (Hook.) Rchb.f. (1855) is accepted species by POWO, Kew. The native range of this species is SE. & S. Brazil.

Previous Awards:

There are 23 AOS awards for Bifrenaria harrisoniae, including multiple flower and cultural awards. 

Description:

The candidate plant has 6 flowers and 0 buds on 3 inflorescences up to 14-cm length. Plant is 34 cm wide by 25 cm tall and growing in 17 cm terracotta pot in bark mix. Substance heavy; texture mate.

Flower Measurements:

NS H - 7.6 cm;                    NS V - 6.5 cm;

Dorsal Sep. W - 2.9 cm;    Dorsal Sep. L - 4.2 cm;

Petal W - 2.9 cm;               Petals L - 4.5 cm;

Lat/Sepal W - 3.1 cm;       Lat/Sepal L - 4.7 cm;

Lip/Pouch W - 2.5 cm;     Lip/Pouch L - 3.5 cm.

Exhibitor - Bill Stender, PA

Plant has been nominated for flower award and scored 82 pts (Award of Merit)

Virtual Award Description

Six slightly cupped flowers well displayed on three inflorescences up to 14-cm; sepals and petals ovate, white, pale green basally; lip trilobed, striated rose pink, side lobes darker basally, callus hirsute, orange; column and anther cap white; substance firm; texture slight sheen; commended for pleasing color contrast and lateral sepal length.