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bentspur orchid
Scientific Name: Campylocentrum
Family: Orchidaceae
Category: Monocot
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Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum
Also known as the Leafless Bentspur Orchid, Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum is a fascinating orchid species.
Considerations for Pets
- Some orchids can have small parts that could pose a choking hazard if ingested.
Considerations for Children
- Some orchids can have small parts that could pose a choking hazard if ingested.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Genus: Campylocentrum
- Species: Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum
- Synonym: Aeranthus pachyrrhizus Rchb. f.
Common Names
- Leafless Bentspur Orchid
- Bentspur Orchid (general name for the Campylocentrum genus)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the West Indies, including the Greater Antilles.
- In the United States, it's notably rare, found in a small area such as Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, Florida.
Quirky Facts
- The Leafless Bentspur Orchid was first collected in 1905 by Alvah A. Eaton.
- It is a forb/herb, defined as a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Other Species in the Genus
- Campylocentrum filiforme (Sw.) Cogn. ex Kuntze - Needleroot Bentspur Orchid
- Campylocentrum fasciolum (Lindl.) Cogn. - Arboreal Bentspur Orchid
- Campylocentrum micranthum - Fairy Bentspur Orchid
- Campylocentrum generalense Bogarn & Pupulin
- Campylocentrum grisebachii - Mountain Bentspur Orchid
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum.
- Dave's Garden provides tips and ideas for gardens.