Zygopetalum

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Zygopetalum
Zygopetalum-maculatum.jpg
Zygopetalum maculatum
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Cymbidieae
Subtribe: Zygopetalinae
Genus: Zygopetalum
Hook., 1833
Type species
Zygopetalum mackayi (syn of Z. maculatum)
Hook., 1833
Synonyms[1]

Zygopetalon Rchb., spelling variation

Zygopetalum (abbreviated Z.[2]) is a genus of the orchid family (Orchidaceae) (subfamily Epidendroideae, tribe Cymbidieae, subtribe Zygopetalinae), consisting of fourteen currently recognized species.[1][3]

Name[]

This orchid's generic name, derived from the Greek word zugón, means "yoke". It refers to the yoke-like growth at the base of the lip.

The genus name has Z. as a unique abbreviation among orchid genera.[2]

Distribution[]

They occur in humid forests at low- to mid-elevation regions of South America, with most species in Brazil.[1]

Description[]

Most species are epiphytes, but some are terrestrials with glossy, strap-like, plicate leaves, which are apical, oblong or elliptic-lanceolate, acute or acuminate. These orchids have a robust growth form. Their ovoid-conical pseudobulbs are deciduous.

They produce an erect, 60-centimeter-long, few-flowered to several-flowered, racemose inflorescence that grows laterally and is longer than the leaves. Their prominent bracts equal the length of the ovary. They are known for their fragrant, waxy, and long-lived flowers with multiple blooms in shades of green, purple, burgundy, and raspberry with several patterns.

Cultivation[]

They are known for their ease of culture and are much in demand as excellent cut flowers.[citation needed]

Zygopetalum crinitum

Species[]

Species accepted as of June 2014:[1]

  1. Lindl. - Brazil
  2. Zygopetalum crinitum G.Lodd. - Brazil
  3. Pabst - São Paulo
  4. Rolfe - São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro
  5. Zygopetalum maculatum (Kunth) Garay - spotted zygopetalum - Peru, Bolivia, Brazil
  6. G.Lodd. - Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina
  7. Barb.Rodr. - Minas Gerais, São Paulo
  8. Toscano - Espírito Santo
  9. Zygopetalum pedicellatum (Sw.) Garay - southeastern Brazil
  10. Pabst - São Paulo
  11. Rchb.f. in W.G.Walpers - Brazil
  12. V.P.Castro & Campacci - Bahia
  13. V.P.Castro & Campacci - Bahia
  14. Zygopetalum triste Barb.Rodr. - Minas Gerais

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Alphabetical List of Standard Abbreviations for Natural and Hybrid Generic Names, RHS, 2007. https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/pdfs/plant-registration-forms/orchid-name-abbreviations-list.pdf
  3. ^ Pridgeon, A.M., Cribb, P.J., Chase, M.C. & Rasmussen, F.N. (2009). Epidendroideae (Part two). Genera Orchidacearum 5: 1-585. Oxford University Press, New York, Oxford.

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