Coilochilus
(pronounced: koyl-oh-KYE-luss)
Classification
Diurideae subtribe Cryptostylidinae
Overview
Terrestrials arising from fleshy fasciculate roots. Stems short. Leaves basal, erect, grass-like. Inflorescences terminal erect long-pedunculate densely-flowered racemes. Flowers numerous, nearly actinomorphic. Sepals and petals free, spreading, subsimilar, subequal. Lip unlobed, subsimilar to the sepals and petals, without callus. Column short, without wings or foot; pollinia 2, sessile on a common minute viscidium.
Etymology
From the Greek koilos, meaning hollow, and cheilos, meaning lip, referring to the concave base of the lip.
Distribution
A monotypic genus endemic to New Caledonia.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Grow plants of Coilochilus in pots of sandy loam. Provide medium light levels, cool-intermediate temperatures, and regular watering throughout the year. The root system should never fully dry out.
Literature
Hallé, N. 1977. Coilochilus. In: Flore de la Nouvelle Caledonie et Dépendances 8:482-486.
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