''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family ( Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the

column A column or pillar in architecture and structural engineering is a structural element that transmits, through compression, the weight of the structure above to other structural elements below. In other words, a column is a compression member. ...

. Appendage orchid is a common name for this genus. ''Prosthechea'' is abbreviated ''Psh.'' in the horticultural trade.

Morphology

The roots of all ''Prosthechea'' species possess a velamen (a thick sponge-like covering) differentiated into epivelamen and endovelamen.

Flavonoid Flavonoids (or bioflavonoids; from the Latin word ''flavus'', meaning yellow, their color in nature) are a class of polyphenolic secondary metabolites found in plants, and thus commonly consumed in the diets of humans. Chemically, flavonoids ...

crystals were observed in both the roots and leaves. The erect

stem Stem or STEM may refer to: Plant structures * Plant stem, a plant's aboveground axis, made of vascular tissue, off which leaves and flowers hang * Stipe (botany), a stalk to support some other structure * Stipe (mycology), the stem of a mushro ...

s form flattened or thickened pseudobulbs. There are 1 to 3 terminal, sessile

leaves A leaf (plural, : leaves) is any of the principal appendages of a vascular plant plant stem, stem, usually borne laterally aboveground and specialized for photosynthesis. Leaves are collectively called foliage, as in "autumn foliage", wh ...

. The leathery blade is ovate to lanceolate. (''Euchile'' leaves are softer and thinner than other ''Prosthechea'' leaves.) The flowers form an apical,

paniculate A panicle is a much-branched inflorescence. (softcover ). Some authors distinguish it from a compound spike inflorescence, by requiring that the flowers (and fruit) be pedicellate (having a single stem per flower). The branches of a panicle are of ...

raceme A raceme ( or ) or racemoid is an unbranched, indeterminate type of inflorescence bearing flowers having short floral stalks along the shoots that bear the flowers. The oldest flowers grow close to the base and new flowers are produced as the s ...

with a

spathe In botany, a bract is a modified or specialized leaf, especially one associated with a reproductive structure such as a flower, inflorescence axis or cone scale. Bracts are usually different from foliage leaves. They may be smaller, larger, or of ...

at the base of the inflorescence. There is a great variety in the flowers of this genus. They may be attached to the stem by a

peduncle Peduncle may refer to: *Peduncle (botany), a stalk supporting an inflorescence, which is the part of the shoot of seed plants where flowers are formed *Peduncle (anatomy), a stem, through which a mass of tissue is attached to a body **Peduncle (art ...

or they may be sessile. They can flower on the raceme at the same time or successively. They can be

resupinate Resupination is derived from the Latin word ''resupinus'', meaning "bent back with the face upward" or "on the back". "Resupination" is the noun form of the adjective "resupine" which means "being upside-down, supine or facing upward". The word " ...

or non-resupinate (as in ''Prosthechea cochleata''). ''Prosthechea'' flowers are unique among the Laeliinae in producing fluorescent flavenoid crystals when preserved in ethanol with 5%

sodium hydroxide Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye and caustic soda, is an inorganic compound with the formula NaOH. It is a white solid ionic compound consisting of sodium cations and hydroxide anions . Sodium hydroxide is a highly caustic base and alkali ...

. The sepals are almost equal in length, while the

petal Petals are modified Leaf, leaves that surround the reproductive parts of flowers. They are often advertising coloration, brightly colored or unusually shaped to attract pollinators. All of the petals of a flower are collectively known as the ''c ...

s can be much slender. The lip is pressed closely (adnate to proximal) to half of the

and shows a callus (a stiff protuberance). The column is 3- to 5-toothed at its top. There are four, almost equal pollinia with an inverted egg shape. There are four stalks (or

caudicle A pollinium (plural pollinia) is a coherent mass of pollen grains in a plant that are the product of only one anther, but are transferred, during pollination, as a single unit. This is regularly seen in plants such as orchids and many species of mil ...

s) in two pairs. The beak is entire, curved into a half circle and covered with viscous glycoside crystals. The fruits consist of ellipse-shaped to egg-shaped, 1-locular, 3-winged capsules.

Taxonomy

The genus ''Prosthechea'' has only recently (1997; published in 1998) been reestablished by W. E. Higgins as a distinct genus (see references). Two species were later transferred to '' Euchile'' ('' E. citrina'' and '' E. mariae'') by Withner in 1998. The status of ''Euchile'' species as sister to ''Prosthechea'' excluding ''Euchile'' was confirmed by Higgins in his doctoral dissertation in 2000. Previously, the species had been included in different genera : '' Anacheilium'', ''

Encyclia :''Encyclia'' is also a Greek term for the Codex Encyclius ''Encyclia'' is a genus of orchids. The genus name comes from Greek ''enkykleomai'' ("to encircle"), referring to the lateral lobes of the lip which encircle the column. It is abbreviated ...

'', '' Epidendrum'', '' Euchile'', '' Hormidium'' and '' Pollardia''. The status as genus was confirmed by recent data, based on molecular evidence (nuclear (nrITS) and plastid ( matK and trnL-F) DNA sequence data) (W. E. Higgins et al. 2003).

Distribution

This is a neotropical

epiphytic An epiphyte is an organism that grows on the surface of a plant and derives its moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, water (in marine environments) or from debris accumulating around it. The plants on which epiphytes grow are called phoroph ...

genus, widespread across much of Latin America from Mexico to Paraguay, as well as in Florida and the West Indies.Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
/ref>Flora of North America v 26 p 613, ''Prosthechea'' Knowles & Westcott, Fl. Cab. 2: 111. 1838.
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Species

* ''

Prosthechea abbreviata ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Schltr.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea aemula'' (Lindl.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea alagoensis ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Pabst) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea allemanii'' (Barb.Rodr.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea allemanoides ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Hoehne) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea aloisii'' (Schltr.) Dodson & Hágsater (1999). * ''

Prosthechea apuahuensis ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Mansf.) Van den Berg (2001). * ''

Prosthechea arminii ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Rchb.f.) Withner & P.A.Harding (2004). * ''

Prosthechea baculus ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column (botany), column. Appendage orchid is a commo ...

'' (Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea barbozae ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' Pupulin (2004). * ''

Prosthechea bennettii ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Christenson) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea bicamerata ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea boothiana'' (Lindl.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea brachiata'' (A.Rich. & Galeotti) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea brachychila ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Lindl.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea brassavolae ''Prosthechea brassavolae'' is a species of orchid native to Central America Central America ( es, América Central or ) is a subregion of the Americas. Its boundaries are defined as bordering the United States to the north, Colombia t ...

'' (Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea bulbosa'' (Vell.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea caetensis'' (Bicalho) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea calamaria'' (Lindl.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea campos-portoi ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Pabst) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea campylostalix ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea carrii ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' V.P.Castro & Campacci (2001). * '' Prosthechea chacaoensis'' (Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea chondylobulbon ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (A.Rich. & Galeotti) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea christyana ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Rchb.f.) Garay & Withner (2001). * '' Prosthechea cochleata'' (L.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). ** ''Prosthechea cochleata'' var. cochleata. ** ''Prosthechea cochleata'' var. ''triandra'' (Ames) Hágsater (2002). * ''

Prosthechea concolor ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Lex.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea cretacea ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Dressler & G.E.Pollard) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea elisae ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' Chiron & V.P.Castro (2003). * '' Prosthechea faresiana'' (Bicalho) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea farfanii ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family ( Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this ...

'' Christenson (2002). * '' Prosthechea fausta'' (Rchb.f. ex Cogn.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea favoris ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Rchb.f.) Salazar & Soto Arenas (2001). * ''

Prosthechea fortunae ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Dressler) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea fragrans ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Sw.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea garciana ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Garay & Dunst.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea ghiesbreghtiana'' (A.Rich. & Galeotti) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea gilbertoi ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Garay) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea glauca ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' Knowles & Westc. (1838). * '' Prosthechea glumacea'' (Lindl.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea grammatoglossa ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family ( Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this ...

'' (Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea greenwoodiana'' (Aguirre-Olav.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea guttata ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Schltr.) Christenson (2003). * ''

Prosthechea hajekii ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' D.E.Benn. & Christenson (2001). * ''

Prosthechea hartwegii ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Lindl.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea hastata ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Lindl.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea ionocentra'' (Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea ionophlebia'' (Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea jauana'' (Carnevali & I.Ramírez) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea joaquingarciana ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' Pupulin (2001). * ''

Prosthechea kautzkii ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Pabst) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea lambda'' (Linden ex Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea latro'' (Rchb.f. ex Cogn.) V.P.Castro & Chiron (2003). * ''

Prosthechea leopardina ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Rchb.f.) Dodson & Hágsater (1999). * '' Prosthechea lindenii'' (Lindl.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea linkiana'' (Klotzsch) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea livida'' (Lindl.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998) * ''

Prosthechea longipes ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Rchb.f.) Chiron (2005) * ''

Prosthechea maculosa ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Ames, F.T.Hubb. & C.Schweinf.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea magnispatha ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Ames, F.T.Hubb. & C.Schweinf.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea megahybos'' (Schltr.) Dodson & Hágsater (1999). * '' Prosthechea michuacana'' (Lex.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998) * ''

Prosthechea micropus ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins (2005) * '' Prosthechea moojenii'' (Pabst) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea mulasii'' Soto Arenas & L.Cerv. (2002 publ. 2003). * ''

Prosthechea neglecta ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' Pupulin (2001). * ''

Prosthechea neurosa ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Ames) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea obpiribulbon ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Hágsater) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea ochracea ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Lindl.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea ochrantha ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (A.Rich.) (ined.) * ''

Prosthechea ortizii ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Dressler) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea pamplonensis ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea panthera ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea papilio'' (Vell.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea pastoris ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Lex.) Espejo & López-Ferr. (2000). * ''

Prosthechea pringlei ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Rolfe) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea prismatocarpa'' (Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea pterocarpa'' (Lindl.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea pulcherrima'' (Klotzsch) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea pulchra'' Dodson & W.E.Higgins (2001). * ''

Prosthechea punctifera ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea pygmaea ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Hook.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea racemifera ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Dressler) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea radiata ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Lindl.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea regnelliana'' (Hoehne & Schltr.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea rhombilabia ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (S.Rosillo) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea rhynchophora ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (A.Rich. & Galeotti) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea sceptra ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family ( Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this ...

'' (Lindl.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea semiaptera ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Hágsater) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea serrulata ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Sw.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea sessiliflora'' (Edwall) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea silvana'' Cath. & V.P.Castro (2003). * ''

Prosthechea sima ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Dressler) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea spondiada'' (Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea suzanensis'' (Hoehne) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea tardiflora ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' Mora-Ret. ex Pupulin (2001). * '' Prosthechea tigrina'' (Linden ex Lindl.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea tripunctata ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Lindl.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea trulla ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column (botany), column. Appendage orchid is a commo ...

'' (Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea vagans ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Ames) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea varicosa ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Bateman ex Lindl.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea vasquezii ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' Christenson (2003). * '' Prosthechea venezuelana'' (Schltr.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea vespa ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' (Vell.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * ''

Prosthechea vinacea ''Prosthechea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). The name is derived from the Greek word ''prostheke'' (appendix), referring to the appendage on the back of the column. Appendage orchid is a common name for this g ...

'' Christenson (2003). * '' Prosthechea vitellina'' (Lindl.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998). * '' Prosthechea widgrenii'' (Lindl.) W.E.Higgins (1997 publ. 1998).

Gallery

Image:Anacheilium abbreviatum - Flickr 003.jpg, '' Prostechea abbreviata'' Image:Edwards' botanical register, or, Ornamental flower-garden and shrubbery .. (1829-1847) (20552347423).jpg, '' Prosthechea aemula'' Image:Epidendrum pentotis2.jpg, ''

'' File:Dollar Orchid at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.jpg, '' Prosthechea boothiana'' Image:Encyclia calamaria - 2.jpg, '' Prosthechea calamaria'' Image:Prosthechea campylostalix Orchi 044.jpg, ''

'' Image:Anacheilium chacaoensis.jpg, '' Prosthechea chacaoensis'' Image:Encyclia cochleata1.jpg, '' Prosthechea cochleata'' Image:Prosthechea-garciana.jpg, '' Prostechea garciana'' Image:Prosthechea grammatoglossa.jpg, ''

'' Image:Panarica ionocentra.jpg, '' Prosthechea ionocentra'' Image:Prosthechea neurosa - Flickr 003.jpg, ''

'' Image:Prosthechea vespa 8.jpg, ''

'' Image:Prosthechea vitellina Orchi 003-1.jpg, '' Prosthechea vitellina''

References

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Footnotes

External links

* * {{Taxonbar, from=Q1955309 Laeliinae genera Epiphytic orchids