Traunsteinera

(pronounced: trown-STYE-ner-ah)

Classification

Orchideae subtribe Orchidinae

Overview

Terrestrials arising from tubers. Leaves sessile, linear. Inflorescences terminal long-pedunculate subcapitate racemes, the floral bracts inconspiuous. Flowers numerous, white to pink. Sepals and petals free, spreading. Lip three-lobed, sessile, without a short spur. Column short; pollinia 2.

Etymology

Named for Josef Traunsteiner, an Austrian apothecary and botanist.

Distribution

A genus of two species native to Europe.

Care and Culture Card

See basic growing conditions and care information below.


Literature

Baumann, H. and S. Künkele 1988. Die Orchideen Europas. Kosmos-Naturführer, Stuttgart.
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