Aenhenrya
(pronounced: ayn-HEN-ree-ah)
Classification
Cranichideae subtribe Goodyerinae; Aenhenrya is unique in the subtribe for having a solitary lateral stigma lobe projection.
Overview
Diminutive terrestrials forming a chain-like succulent subterranean rhizome without roots. Leaves one or two, apical, ovate. Inflorescences terminal, erect. Flowers 1--2, barely opening, the petals and dorsal sepal appressed. Lip obscurely three-lobed, the basal half boat-shaped, constricted at the middle, the apical half linear, with a pair of basal ridges composed of fleshy, finger-like trichomes. Column elongate, with an elongate rostellum; pollinia 2, grooved, on a common elongate linear stipe.
Etymology
Named for A. N. Henry.
Distribution
A monotypic genus endemic to southern India.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Grow plants of Aenhenyra under cool to cool-intermediate temperatures under low light in a fine terrestrial mix. Keep evenly moist during active growth and somewhat drier, but not dry, during inactive periods.
Literature
Sathis Kumar, C. and F. N. Rasmussen ####. The reappearance of Odontochilus rotundifolius Blatter and its transfer to Aenhenrya Gopalan (Orchidaceae). Novon, in press.
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