Solenangis

Solenangis
Botanical illustration of Solenangis scandens
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Vandeae
Subtribe: Angraecinae
Genus: Solenangis
Schltr.
Synonyms
  • Celatorchis (R.Rice) R.Rice
  • Gussonia Spreng.
  • Neocribbia Szlach.

Solenangis is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It is native to sub-Saharan Africa.

Ecology

Solenangis conica grows on the preferred phorophyte species Podocarpus latifolius in humid forests at altitudes of 1600-1900 m above sea level among lichens and moss.

Taxonomy

Species

Solenangis has five species:

Species formerly placed in Solenangis

Seven former species have been transferred to the genus Microcoelia:

Further species have been transferred to Dinklageella:

And one species has been transferred to Rangaeris:

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Solenangis Schltr". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  2. ↑ Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T., Ballings, P. & Coates Palgrave, M. (2023). Flora of Malawi: Species information: Solenangis conica. Retrieved March 15, 2023, from https://www.malawiflora.com/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=118960
  3. ↑ Farminhão, João; Savignac, Marie; Droissart, Vincent; Lowry II, Porter P.; Rajaonarivelo, Nirina; Ramandimbisoa, Brigitte; Verlynde, Simon; Todivelo, Arsela; Stévart, Tariq (11 March 2024). "A new orchid species expands Darwin's predicted pollination guild in Madagascar". Current Biology. 34 (5): PR189–R190. Bibcode:2024CBio...34.R189F. doi:10.1016/j.cub.2024.01.012. PMID 38471443.
  4. ↑ "Microcoelia africana (R.Rice) R.Rice". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  5. 1 2 "Microcoelia aphylla (Thouars) Summerh". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  6. 1 2 "Microcoelia cornuta (Ridl.) Carlsward". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  7. ↑ "Microcoelia grahamii (R.Rice) R.Rice". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  8. ↑ "Microcoelia longipes (R.Rice) R.Rice". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  9. ↑ "Dinklageella liberica Mansf". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  10. ↑ "Dinklageella minor Summerh". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  11. ↑ "Dinklageella scandens Stévart & P.J.Cribb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  12. ↑ "Dinklageella villiersii Szlach. & Olszewski". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  13. ↑ "Rangaeris trilobata Summerh". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 March 2023.