Bletiinae
Encyclopedia
Bletiinae is a small-sized subtribe of orchids in the subfamily Epidendroideae
. The tribe was initially categorized by John Lindley
in 1840. Bletiinae has been recognized as a sub-tribe to Arethuseae
. However, most of its genera were removed in 2005, and the subtribe moved to Epidendreae
.
Epidendroideae
In plant systematics Epidendroideae is a subfamily of the orchid family, Orchidaceae. Epidendroideae is larger than all the other orchid subfamilies together, comprising more than 15,000 species in 576 genera. Most Epidendroid orchids are tropical epiphytes, typically with pseudobulbs...
. The tribe was initially categorized by John Lindley
John Lindley
John Lindley FRS was an English botanist, gardener and orchidologist.-Early years:Born in Catton, near Norwich, England, John Lindley was one of four children of George and Mary Lindley. George Lindley was a nurseryman and pomologist and ran a commercial nursery garden...
in 1840. Bletiinae has been recognized as a sub-tribe to Arethuseae
Arethuseae
Arethuseae is a mid-sized tribe of orchids in the subfamily Epidendroideae. This tribe was initially categorized by John Lindley in 1840. Its largest subtribes at Arethusinae and Bletiinae, in addition to the smaller subtribes Sobraliinae and Thuniinae....
. However, most of its genera were removed in 2005, and the subtribe moved to Epidendreae
Epidendreae
The tribe Epidendreae of the Orchidaceae comprises six subtribes:* Bletiinae sensu MMIV, which contains only the genera Basiphyllaea, Bletia, and Hexalectris* Chysinae* Coeliinae* Laeliinae* Pleurothallidinae* Ponerinae...
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