Rodriguezia
(pronounced: rod-reh-GEEZ-ee-ah)
Classification
Maxillarieae subtribe Oncidiinae. Bock divides the genus into two sections. In section Ecalcaratae Bock the lips lack a basal horn-like spur and have the sepaline tube directed toward the lip apex from its origin. In section Rodriguezia the lips have a ba
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Etymology
Named in honor of Manuel RodrÃguez, a contemporary Spanish botanist and apothecary.
Distribution
A genus of about 40 species from southern Mesoamerica to Bolivia.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Grow plants of Rodriguezia in small baskets of medium-grade epiphyte mixture or on slabs without any material at the roots. Provide bright light, intermediate to cool temperatures, and regular watering allowing the roots to dry out between waterings. Most plants of Rodriguezia are ephemeral twig epiphytes in nature and require airy root conditions. Overwatering or potting in a growing medium that retains excessive water will quickly lead to root loss. ............................................. R. rigida
Literature
Bock, I. 1988. Die Gattung Rodriguezia Ruiz & Pavon. Die Orchidee 39:145-152. Bock, I. 1990. Die Gattung Rodriguezia Ruiz & Pavon, teil 2. Die Orchidee 41:28-32. Bock, I. 1990. Die Gattung Rodriguezia Ruiz & Pavon, teil III. Die Orchidee 41:79-84. Bock, I. 1990. Die Gattung Rodriguezia Ruiz & Pavon, teil IV. Die Orchidee 41:182-185. Bock, I. 1991. Die Gattung Rodriguezia Ruiz & Pavon, teil V. Die Orchidee 42:85-91. Bock, I. 1991. Die Gattung Rodriguezia, teil VI. Die Orchidee 42(5):249-251. Bock, I. 1991. Die Gattung Rodriguezia, teil VII. Die Orchidee 42(6):292-295. Bock, I. 1993. Die Gattung Rodriguezia, teil VIII. Die Orchidee 44(2):84-88. Bock, I. 1993. Die Gattung Rodriguezia, teil IX. Die Orchidee 44(3):122-126. Bock, I. 1993. Die Gattung Rodriguezia, teil X. Die Orchidee 44(4):175-178. Bock, I. 1995. Die Gattung Rodriguezia, teil XI. Die Orchidee 46(1):37-43. Bock, I. 1995. Die Gattung Rodriguezia, teil XII. Die Orchidee 46(3):98-102. Bock, I. 1996. Die Gattung Rodriguezia, teil XIII. Die Orchidee 47(5):236-239. Bock, I. 1997. Die Gattung Rodriguezia Ruiz & Pavon, teil XIV. Die Orchidee 48(1):1-4. Chase, M. W. 1987. Rodriguezia sticta M. W. Chase, a new name for R. maculata (Lindley) Reichb.f. Lindleyana 2:112-114. Chiron, G. 2001. Contribution á [## reverse accent on the a ##] l’étude des Orchidées du Pérou I, Rodriguezia Ruis & Pavon. Richardiana 1(1):20-25. Horich, C. K. 1991. Anmerkungen über die Verbreitung von Rodriguezia compacta Schltr. Die Orchidee 42(5):252-253. Løjtnant, B. 1978. Rodriguezia pulchra, eine neue Orchidee aus Ecuador. Die Orchidee 29:9-12. Mejia R., A. 1973. Comentarios sobre el genero Rodriguezia en Colombia. Orquideologia 8:104-108. Schlechter, R. 1919. Studien zur Klarung der Gattung Rodriguezia Ruiz et Pav. Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16:425-430.
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