This orchid was a native from philippines

[boyong]

Hi Connie,

Yes, I found Dendrochilum cootesii growing in its native habitat, after a long search.

I first saw this plant in the collection of an old friend here in Sydney, Australia. After much detective work the locality was found.

It was named for me because of the contributions I have made to Philippine orchidology over the last 30 odd years.

In fact I am fortunate enough to have 4 other species named in my honour.

All the best,

Jim Cootes

Hi jim

hope to find the other 4