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cymbocarpa
Scientific Name: Cymbocarpa
Family: Burmanniaceae
Category: Monocot
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Cymbocarpa: A Genus of Myco-heterotrophic Plants
Cymbocarpa is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Burmanniaceae. First described in 1840, these fascinating plants are native to Central America and northern South America.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cymbocarpa Miers
- Family: Burmanniaceae
- Rank: Genus
- Synonym: Gymnosiphon (not accepted)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Central America and northern South America.
- Specifically found in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru.
- Observed in areas near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Myco-heterotrophic: Lacking chlorophyll and obtaining nutrients from fungi.
- Characterized by exogenous roots and imbricate scales.
Species
- Cymbocarpa refracta Miers - Also known as "cat's milk".
- Cymbocarpa saccata Sandwith
Ecology
- These plants are achlorophyllous, meaning they don't produce chlorophyll and obtain their nutrients from fungi.
Quirky Facts
- Cymbocarpa refracta has the common name "cat's milk."
Further Information
- World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew)
- Tropicos database