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fanshape orchid
Scientific Name: Cochleanthes flabelliformis
Family: Orchidaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cochleanthes flabelliformis: The Fanshape Orchid
The Cochleanthes flabelliformis, commonly known as the Fanshape Orchid, is a captivating species within the vast Orchidaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- Some orchids have been known to cause mild skin irritation in sensitive animals.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cochleanthes flabelliformis (Sw.) R.E. Schult. & Garay
- Common Name: Fanshape Orchid
- Genus: Cochleanthes Raf.
- Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid family)
- Synonym: Warscewiczella flabelliformis (Sw.) Cogn.
- Alternative Name: Cochleanthes de abanico
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in the cockpit country of Jamaica on trees near flowing water in exposed conditions at elevations of 150 to 300 meters.
- Also found in jungle forests at altitudes of sea level to 1100 meters from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.
- Native to Florida and the Bahamas, with a showy, brightly colored flower.
Morphological Characteristics
- Known for its tall pseudobulbs and leaves that lean forward in a fan shape.
- Miniature, epiphytic, fan-shaped growth habit.
Quirky Facts
- Sometimes referred to as the "Star of Bethlehem Orchid."
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life provides detailed information, including molecular biology aspects.
- Discover Life offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cochleanthes flabelliformis.