Prosthechea cochleata
Prosthechea cochleata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Genus: | Prosthechea |
Species: | P. cochleata
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Binomial name | |
Prosthechea cochleata (L.) W.E.Higgins
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Prosthechea cochleata, commonly referred to as the clamshell orchidorchid native to Central America, the West Indies, Colombia, Venezuela, and southern Florida.[2] It is also known as the black orchid in Belize, where it is the national flower.[3]
Each oblong discoid
anther, Prosthechea cochleata var. triandra is an endangered variety that has three anthers and is autogamous, allowing its existence in Florida where no appropriate pollinators appear to be present.[4]
P. cochleata is common in cultivation, and is valued for its uniquely shaped and long-lasting flowers on continually growing racemes. Several hybrids have been produced with this species, including the popular Prosthechea Green Hornet.[5] (still often listed as Encyclia Green Hornet)
References
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Prosthechea cochleata". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ^ Encyclia cochleata
- ^ "National Symbols". Government of Belize. Archived from the original on 2007-10-12. Retrieved 2008-04-06.
- ^ Prosthechea cochleata var. triandra in Flora of North America @ efloras.org
- ^ Prosthechea Green Hornet at Royal Horticultural Society Orchid Register
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