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broughtonia

Scientific Name: Broughtonia

Family: Orchidaceae

Category: Monocot

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Broughtonia: A Caribbean Orchid Genus

Broughtonia is a genus of orchids (family Orchidaceae) native to the Bahamas and the Greater Antilles. These warm-growing orchids are known for their rewarding blooms and the length of time they flower.

Considerations for Pets

  • Broughtonia sanguinea has compact plant size, which can make it easily accessible to pets.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Broughtonia R. Br.
  • Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid family)
  • The genus was first described in 1813 by Dr. Robert Brown.
  • Species Example: Broughtonia sanguinea Sw.R.Br.
  • Synonyms/Related Genera: The taxonomic status relative to Cattleyopsis and Laeliopsis has been controversial.

Common Names

  • Blood Red Broughtonia (for Broughtonia sanguinea)
  • The Negril Broughtonia (for Broughtonia negrilensis)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the Bahamas and the Greater Antilles.
  • Specifically found in the northern Caribbean and the Bahamas.
  • Broughtonia sanguinea is found in Jamaica and Cuba from sea level to 800 meters.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Broughtonia sanguinea is a small, compact plant.
  • Flowers of Broughtonia sanguinea are typically 1 to rarely 2 inches in size.
  • Broughtonia negrilensis has flowers that are 2 to 2 1/2 inches (5 to 6.25 cm) in size.
  • Broughtonia sanguinea blooms from spring to summer.

Ecological Role

  • Broughtonia cubensis is an endangered orchid.

Quirky Facts

  • The genus Broughtonia was named by Dr. Robert Brown of "Brownian motion" fame.
  • A "splash petal" form of Broughtonia sanguinea is very rare and originates from a single specimen found in the wild in Jamaica.

Further Information

  • Sentinel has specialized in Broughtonia species and hybrids since 1980.
  • The Plant List includes 25 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus Broughtonia, with 7 accepted species names.
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): Provides taxonomic information on Broughtonia.
  • Royal Horticultural Society (RHS): Offers help and information on Broughtonia sanguinea.