Details of genus: Huntleya [1573]
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Family: Orchidaceae
family_ja: ラン
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of about 10 species of evergreen, rhizomatous, epiphytic orchids, without pseudobulbs, from Central and South America, and Trinidad. H. meleagris, the only species generally cultivated, grows in cloud forest up to 1,200m (4,000ft). The folded, lance-shaped to ovate, soft-textured leaves are arranged in 2 ranks in a broad fan shape. In summer, scapes arising between the lower leaves bear solitary, star-shaped, waxy flowers with prominent lips.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Pot up offset rhizomes in spring.
pests_en: Prone to red spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs.
description_ja:
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comment_ja: ハントレヤ
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Show |