Cardiochilos

Cardiochilos
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Vandeae
Subtribe: Angraecinae
Genus: Cardiochilos
P.J.Cribb
Species:
C. williamsonii
Binomial name
Cardiochilos williamsonii
P.J.Cribb
Native distribution of Cardiochilos williamsonii

Cardiochilos is a monotypic genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. The only species is Cardiochilos williamsonii.

Description

This species is a monopodial, epiphytic herb with up to 10 cm tall stems and up to 20 cm long, fleshy roots. The solitary, non-resuspinate flowers have hairy peduncles. Their heart-shaped labellum is the eponymous feature of this genus. The genus name Cardiochilos is composed of cardio from the greek kardio or kardia meaning heart, and chilos from the greek cheilos meaning lip.

Ecology

It has been found in mist forests at elevations of 2590 m above sea level.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Cardiochilos P.J.Cribb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  2. 1 2 Cribb, P. J. (1977). "New orchids from south central Africa." Kew Bulletin, 137-187.
  3. ↑ Dictionary.com, LLC. "cardio-." Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  4. ↑ Dictionary.com, LLC. "chilo-." Retrieved 1 June 2022.