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cochleanthes

Scientific Name: Cochleanthes

Family: Orchidaceae

Category: Monocot

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Cochleanthes: An Enchanting Orchid Genus

The genus Cochleanthes comprises captivating orchids, celebrated for their fragrant blooms and intriguing flower shapes. These plants offer a unique aesthetic appeal, making them a popular choice among orchid enthusiasts.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some Cochleanthes species, closely related to Zygopetalums, feature soft, pale green foliage.

Scientific Classification

  • Genus: Cochleanthes
  • Family: Orchidaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae

Nomenclature and Synonyms

  • Cochleanthes amazonica:
    • Synonym: Warczewiczella amazonica (Rchb.f. & Warsz.)
  • Cochleanthes aromatica:
    • Basionym: Zygopetalum aromaticum Rchb.f.
  • Cochleanthes discolor:
    • Synonyms: Chondrorhyncha discolor Lindley, Warrea discolor Lindley, Warczewiczella discolor
  • Cochleanthes flabelliformis:
    • Synonym: Warscewiczella flabelliformis (Sw.) Cogn.
  • The genus Cochleanthes is also known as Warscewiczella.

Common Names

  • Cochleanthes amazonica: The Amazon Warczewiczella
  • Cochleanthes flabelliformis: Fan-shape orchid

Distribution and Habitat

  • Cochleanthes species are native to:
    • Mexico
    • Central America
    • The West Indies
    • South America (including the Amazon Basin and Brazil)
  • They thrive in shady, wet forests and intermediate to warm, humid environments.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Cochleanthes are moderately sized plants.
  • They produce strongly fragrant flowers from beneath their foliage.
  • Cochleanthes amazonica grows as an evergreen herbaceous species.
  • Cochleanthes species exhibit a cespitose growth habit without pseudobulbs.

Quirky Facts

  • Cochleanthes discolor is reported to emit a unique fragrance similar to a mixture of cedar-wood and black pepper.
  • The name Cochleanthes refers to the shape of the flower.

Further Resources

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • The Plant List
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • Index Nominum Genericorum (ING)
  • WCSP (World Checklist of Selected Plant Families)
  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
  • Discover Life