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Deiregyne
Scientific Name: Deiregyne
Family: Orchidaceae
Category: Monocot
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Deiregyne: A Genus of Orchids
Deiregyne is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the orchid family, Orchidaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Deiregyne Schltr.
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Subfamily: Orchidoideae (implied)
- Synonyms: Deiregyne Schltr.
- Etymology: The name Deiregyne is derived from the Greek words "deire" (neck) and "gyne" (pistil or woman), referring to the sepals that sit on top of the ovary.
- Typus: Deiregyne hemichrea (Lindl.) Schltr. (Spiranthes hemichrea Lindl.), typ. cons. prop.
Distribution and Habitat
Deiregyne orchids are native to:
- Mexico
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Costa Rica
Some species are found in specific Mexican states like Durango, Guerrero, Morales, Nuevo Leon, Oaxaca, Puebla, Tlaxcala and Vera Cruz.
Morphological Characteristics
- Flower size of Deiregyne can vary; for example, Deiregyne confusa flowers between 1.2 - 3 cm.
Number of Species
- The Plant List includes 64 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus Deiregyne, of which 18 are accepted species names. Another source states that it has 35 species.
Common Names
- Confusing lady's tresses (for Deiregyne confusa)
- The Wool Carrying Deiregyne
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It is important to note that Deiregyne is a genus within the orchid family (Orchidaceae), which also includes the genus Dyakia.
Resources and Further Information
- World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew)
- The Plant List
- IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
- NYBG Virtual Herbarium
- Discover Life
- NCBI Taxonomy