Pholidota (orchid)
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The genus Pholidota belongs to the family Orchidaceae
and the subtribe Coelogyninae. Genus that are part of this subtribe are usually terrestrial or epiphytic
. There is great variation among leaf types of this genus; however, the flowers are usually small to large and appear upside down.
Species of this genus can be found from India to South China, Malaysia, Indonesia, New Guinea, Pacific Islands and all way through to Australia.
Orchidaceae
The Orchidaceae, commonly referred to as the orchid family, is a morphologically diverse and widespread family of monocots in the order Asparagales. Along with the Asteraceae, it is one of the two largest families of flowering plants, with between 21,950 and 26,049 currently accepted species,...
and the subtribe Coelogyninae. Genus that are part of this subtribe are usually terrestrial or epiphytic
Epiphyte
An epiphyte is a plant that grows upon another plant non-parasitically or sometimes upon some other object , derives its moisture and nutrients from the air and rain and sometimes from debris accumulating around it, and is found in the temperate zone and in the...
. There is great variation among leaf types of this genus; however, the flowers are usually small to large and appear upside down.
Species of this genus can be found from India to South China, Malaysia, Indonesia, New Guinea, Pacific Islands and all way through to Australia.
External Links
- [Pholidota in Orchid Wiki : http://orchids.wikia.com/wiki/Pholidota]
- [Pholidota photo in nature : http://www.orchidsasia.com/species/s006.htm]