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Scaphyglottis Tenuis
''Scaphyglottis'' (abbreviated ''Scgl.'') is a genus of orchids native to Mexico, Central America, northern South America and parts of the Caribbean. The current concept of this genus is the result of combining several genera which have been described at various times. The concept is characterized by the growth habit: not only are new pseudobulbs added at the base of the old ones (as is typical of sympodial orchids), but new pseudobulbs also grow at the apices of the old ones. Many species are quite similar and difficult to distinguish, but some are clearly distinct. A few have showy colors. The genus comprises nearly 70 species. Distribution ''Scaphyglottis'' species grow over a large area, stretching from southern Mexico and the Caribbean Islands to southern Bolivia and much of Brazil, ranging from hot, humid tropical rain forests near sea level through dry forests of the uplands to the cloud forests high in the Andes. The center of diversity is in southern Central America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scaphyglottis Bidentata
''Scaphyglottis bidentata'' is a species of orchid found in the American tropics from Costa Rica to northern Brazil. It is the type species of the genus ''Hexisea'', and was published before the generic epithet ''Scaphyglottis ''Scaphyglottis'' (abbreviated ''Scgl.'') is a genus of orchids native to Mexico, Central America, northern South America and parts of the Caribbean. The current concept of this genus is the result of combining several genera which have been desc ...''. In a reversal of the usual rules for taxonomy, the genus ''Scaphyglotts'' was conserved against ''Hexisea'' when the two genera were combined.Robert Louis Dresssler, "Proposal to Conserve ''Scaphyglottis'' Against ''Hexisea'' (Orchidaceae)." ''Taxon''43: 665-666 (1994) The generic epithet ''Hexisea'' was retained as correct, however, in discussions limited to the species which had traditionally been placed in ''Hexisea''. References * bidentata Orchids of Brazil Orchids of Costa Rica {{La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |