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basiphyllaea
Scientific Name: Basiphyllaea
Family: Orchidaceae
Category: Monocot
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Basiphyllaea: The Crab Orchids
Basiphyllaea is a genus of orchids belonging to the family Orchidaceae. Members of this genus are commonly referred to as crab orchids.
Considerations for Pets
- This genus contains terrestrial herbs.
Considerations for Children
- This genus contains terrestrial herbs.
Scientific Classification
- Genus: Basiphyllaea
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
Nomenclature
The name Basiphyllaea is derived from the Greek words "basis" (base) and "phyllon" (leaf), referring to the single basal leaf.
Basiphyllaea Schlechter, Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 77. 1921.
Distribution and Habitat
Basiphyllaea orchids are native to Florida and the West Indies, with a concentration in the Bahamas and Cuba.
- Specific locations include:
- Florida
- Cuba
- The Bahamas
- Puerto Rico
- Haiti
- Dominican Republic
Morphology and Growth
- Basiphyllaea corallicola is described as a small, terrestrial herb, growing up to 40 cm tall, with underground tubers.
- Leaves are narrowly linear to elliptic, reaching up to 25 cm in length.
Basiphyllaea corallicola (Carter's Orchid)
Basiphyllaea corallicola is one of the notable species within this genus.
- Accepted Scientific Name: Basiphyllaea corallicola (Small) Ames
- Common Name: Carter's Orchid
- Synonyms:
- Carteria corallicola Small
- Basiphyllaea angustifolia Schltr.
Other Species
- Basiphyllaea wrightii
- A terrestrial species reaching around 60 cm in height.
- Inflorescence terminal with greenish yellow flowers with a red lip.
- Basiphyllaea carabiaiana
- Basiphyllaea hamiltoniana
- Basiphyllaea sarcophylla
- Basiphyllaea hoffmannii
- Basiphyllaea volubilis - Carter's Orchid
Ecological Information
Basiphyllaea orchids are terrestrial orchids that are fairly uncommon and often inconspicuous.
Taxonomic Information
This genus belongs to the subtribe Bletiinae, which includes three neotropical, terrestrial, deciduous genera: Basiphyllaea, Bletia, and Hexalectris.
- Basiphyllaea and Bletia are chlorophyllous.
- Hexalectris is mycoheterotrophic.
Further Information
- World Checklist of Selected Plant Families: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- Tropicos: Missouri Botanical Garden
- Discover Life: Discover Life