Dryadorchis | |
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Dryadorchis barbellata | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Tribe: | Vandeae |
Subtribe: | Aeridinae |
Genus: | Dryadorchis Schltr. |
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Distribution of Dryadorchis. It is endemic to New Guinea. |
Dryadorchis is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae.[1] It is endemic to New Guinea.[1][2]
The stems are very short, and they bear subfalcate leaves. The racemose inflorescences have a swollen rhachis. They produce short-lived flowers with a long, slim column, which houses four pollinia. The unspurred labellum has a concavity in its centre.[3][4]
The genus name of Dryadorchis refers to Dryad, a tree nymph or tree spirit in Greek mythology.[5]
Dryadorchis grows epiphytically at elevations of 0-1700 m above sea level.[3]
It was proposed to merge this genus with Sarcochilus and Thrixspermum, which however was rejected.[3]
It contains 5 known species, which are all endemic to New Guinea:[1][6]