Dunstervillea
(pronounced: dun-ster-VILL-ee-ah)
Classification
Maxillarieae subtribe Ornithocephalinae. This genus was originally thought to be a member of the subtribe Aeridinae.
Overview
Miniature fan-shaped epiphytes. Leaves bilaterally compressed, equitant. Inflorescences axillary, corymbose, few-flowered racemes. Flowers cupped. Sepals and petals free, spreading, keeled, subsimilar, subequal. Lip unlobed, with a short spur, rigidly fused to the base of the column. Column straight, without a foot; pollinia 4, on a common linear stipe and minute viscidium.
Etymology
In honor of G. C. K. Dunsterville for his contributions to Venezuelan orchidology.
Distribution
A monotypic genus endemic to Venezuela.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Mount Dunstervillea on small slabs or twigs with a small pad of moisture retaining material at the roots. Provide cool intermediate to cool temperatures, medium light levels and regular watering throughout the year.
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