Details of Genus: Broughtonia R.Br. (1813)
ID: 1449
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# spp.: 6 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Orchidaceae
Family ja: ラン
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Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 12 Feb 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Caribbean
Description en: Genus of 5 species (possibly only one variable one) of evergreen, epiphytic orchids from Jamaica and Cuba, where they grow from sea level to 800m (2,600ft). They have 2 semi-rigid, narrowly oblong, dark green leaves, very short rhizomes, and tightly clustered and flattened-spherical to cylindrical pseudobulbs. In summer, racemes of brilliant crimson flowers are ’borne on long stems from the base of the leaves.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
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Propagation en: Divide when the plant fills the pot and "flows" over the sides.
Pests en: Susceptible to red spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs.
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Comment ja: ブロートニア
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | 6 | Show | |
| PB2 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Show |