Mesadenella
(pronounced: mee-sah-den-EL-lah)
Classification
Cranichideae subtribe Spiranthinae
Etymology
A Greek diminutive referring to the similarity of the plants to the genus Mesadenus.
Distribution
A genus of seven species in the Neotropics.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Grow plants of Mesadenella in pots of sandy terrestrial mixture. Provide bright light levels, cool temperatures, and regular watering throughout the year.
Literature
Garay, L. A. 1980. A generic revision of the Spiranthinae. Bot. Mus. Leafl. Harv. Univ. 28(4):277-425.
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