Summerhayesia
(pronounced: summ-mer-HAYZ-ee-ah)
Classification
Vandeae subtribe Aerangidinae
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Etymology
Honoring British orchidologist Victor S. Summerhayes for his lifetime contribution to African orchid taxonomy.
Distribution
A genus of three species in tropical West Africa.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Grow Summerhayesia in small pots with medium-grade potting mixture. Provide very bright light, warm temperatures, and steady watering throughout the year.
Literature
Cribb, P.J. 1977. New orchids from South Central Africa. Kew Bull. 32:137-187.
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