Burnettia
(pronounced: bur-NET-tee-ah)
Classification
Diurideae subtribe Caladeniinae
Overview
Miniature saprophytes arising from tubers. Stems erect, unbranched, concealed by bracts. Inflorescences terminal, few-flowered racemes. Flowers erect. Sepals and petals free, spreading, subsimilar, subequal, the dorsal sepal concave and hood-like. Lip unlobed, tubular, with callus. Column erect, somewhat arching, winged, the anther apiculate; pollinia mealy.
Etymology
Named for Gilbert T. Burnett, first Professor of Botany in King’s College, London.
Distribution
A monotypic genus endemic to Australia and Tasmania.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Burnettia appears to be an obligate saprophyte and cannot be cultivated.
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