Family: Orquidaceae
This orchid is from“restinga” (a sand bank located along the coastline) of Rio de Janeiro. It flowers regularly in early summer. The juice of the pseudobulbs is used in popular medicine to promote healing of inflamed skin lesions. It is found in many Brazilian states, usually in coastal sand plains. It has been widely collected and seed capsules which are easy to obtain can help in conservation efforts.
Size of the original painting: 51cm x 73cm
Family : Leguminosae-Caesalpinoideae
The flowers of this species, known as Jaúna, bloom in the spring. This watercolor was painted in the Forest Reserve of Linhares of Vale do Rio Doce, the State of Espírito Santo, Atlantic Forest.
Família: Palmae
This is a palm which is a climbing plant. Its leaves grow directly from the ground, without having a trunk. Known as Jacitara it is found in the Amazon Forest, on the Coastline and in the Atlantic Forests. Its leaves reach from 6 to 8 meters in length which support themselves on the top of trees seeking light.
Família: Orchidaceae
This orchid species, found in the Amazon, becomes rare and exuberant because of its fuzz and uncommon coloring for the Galleottia genus.
Family: Orchidaceae
The name Catasetum originates from the Greek kata which means "underneath" and the Latin seta referring to the two extensions at the base of the column of the flower in the form of an arrow. Its flowers let off a mild and pleasant fragrance. Pollination occurs by means of a complex process, when a specific bee visits its flowers. The original watercolor belongs to the King and Queen of Spain. It was a present of State offered by the President of Brazil during their official visit to Brazil in July, 2000.
Size of the original painting: 68cm x 51cm.
Family: Orchidaceae
The Genus Acacallis originates from the Greek. It is in homage to a Greek nymph. Acacallis cyanea is the most widespread species of the genus. It is found from the Venezuelan Amazonic region to the Brazilian states of Acre, Amazonas and Rondônia. Its flowers, of exuberant beauty, reach 4cm in width and its color is rare among orchids, varying from a rose violet to a bluish violet. Each cluster has 3 to 7 flowers. Despite its apparent fagility, the flowers are durable, remaining open for a few weeks. The original painting belongs to the King and Queen of Spain. It was a present of State offered by the President of Brazil during their official visit to Brazil in July, 2000.Size of the original painting: 70xcm x 51cm.
Family: Bromeliacea
Groups of this species occur in rocky areas of Rio de Janeiro, such as Corcovado. They flower in the summer from December to March. Cultivation of both seeds and buds is easy and this plant is used in composition of gardens.
Family: Orchidaceae
This orchid is found in Rio de Janeiro. There are 20 species, mainly in cooler regions, but this one grows well in RJ.
