Kingdom Plantae Family Orchidaceae Tribe Collabieae Scientific name Spathoglottis Rank Genus | Order Asparagales Subfamily Epidendroideae Alliance Calanthe Higher classification Orchids | |
Similar Orchids, Spathoglottis plicata, Calanthe, Phaius, Aerides | ||
Spathoglottis plicata orchid added to collection
Spathoglottis is a genus of orchids (family Orchidaceae). This genus is allied to genera Acanthephippium, Bletia, Calanthe, and Phaius. This genus is abbreviated Spa in trade journals. The genus Paxtonia is generally included here.
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- Spathoglottis plicata orchid added to collection
- Spathoglottis pubescens terrestrial orchid
- Description
- Cultivation
- References
The common name ground orchid may refer to this genus.
There are about 45 species of Spathoglottis in diverse habitats in India, Philippines, SE Asia, New Guinea, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands, Borneo, and Cape York Peninsula in Australia.
Spathoglottis pubescens terrestrial orchid
Description
There are both insect-pollinated and self-pollinating species in the genus. They are evergreen plants with crowded pseudobulbs just below the surface of the ground. The 3-lobed labellum projects forward with an extended midlobe which allows insects to land. Both sepals and petals are broad and the sepals are hairy on the outside. The inflorescence arises among sheaths from a recently matured pseudobulb.
Cultivation
They are easy to cultivate and sought after for their large colourful flowers, and are common in tropical gardens. They need sun for part of the day, well-drained loamy soil and regular water.
