Taprobanea

Classification

Vandeae subtribe Aeridinae

Overview

Scandent monopodial epiphytes. Leaves alternate, distichous, bilobed. Inflorescences long-pedunculate, scapose, many-flowered racemes, the floral bracts prominent. Flowers yellow. Sepals and petals free, spreading. Lip three-lobed, with a short, funnel-shaped spur. Column fleshy, stout; pollinia 2, porate, on a stipe and viscidium.

Etymology

From the Greek name for Sri Lanka meaning copper-colored.

Distribution

A monotypic genus endemic to South India and Sri Lanka.

Care and Culture Card

See basic growing conditions and care information below.


Literature

Christenson, E. A. 1992. Notes on Asiatic orchids. Lindleyana 7(2):88-94.
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