Taprobanea
Classification
Vandeae subtribe Aeridinae
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Overview
Scandent monopodial epiphytes. Leaves alternate, distichous, bilobed. Inflorescences long-pedunculate, scapose, many-flowered racemes, the floral bracts prominent. Flowers yellow. Sepals and petals free, spreading. Lip three-lobed, with a short, funnel-shaped spur. Column fleshy, stout; pollinia 2, porate, on a stipe and viscidium.
Etymology
From the Greek name for Sri Lanka meaning copper-colored.
Distribution
A monotypic genus endemic to South India and Sri Lanka.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Grow Taprobanea on or with a support to accomodate the vining habit. Provide warm temperatures, frequent (daily) watering, and full sunlight. Without full light intensity, plants of Taprobanea will grow but not flower.
Literature
Christenson, E. A. 1992. Notes on Asiatic orchids. Lindleyana 7(2):88-94.
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