The name comes from the Italian nobleman and physician Antonio Musa Brassavola. He received his MD in 1548 under the guidance of Antonio Musa Brassavola. Laeliinae is a Neotropical subtribe including 40 orchid genera, such as "Brassavola", "Laelia" and "Cattleya". A genus of orchid, called Brassavola, is named after him. Both species were originally published in "Brassavola" by Lindley. The patient apparently made a complete recovery and Brassavola published his account in 1546. Brassavola flagellaris is a species of epiphytic orchid of the "Cattleya" alliance. The patient apparently made a complete recovery, and Brassavola published his account in 1546. Brassavola tuberculata is a species of orchid native to Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil. Most "Brassavola" orchids are very fragrant, attracting pollinators with their citrusy smell. Brassavola is a genus of 21 orchids (family Orchidaceae). "Brassavola cucullata"is the type species for the genus "Brassavola", and the only member of "B". "Brassavola" is in the same alliance as the genera "Cattleya" and "Laelia".