Details of Genus: Zygopetalum Hook. (1827) Conserved name
ID: 1765
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# spp.: 6 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Orchidaceae
Family ja: ラン
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Epidendroideae: Tribe Cymbidieae: Subtribe Zygopetalinae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 18 Mar 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Peru to Brazil and NE. Argentina
Description en: Genus of about 20 species of evergreen, epiphytic or terrestrial orchids native to South America, occurring in warm, moist rainforest, sometimes on rocky outcrops or in leaf litter. They have conical to ovoid pseudobulbs, from the tops of which are produced 2 or more narrowly elongated, lance-shaped, leathery or fleshy leaves. Racemes of delicate, highly fragrant flowers, most of which are richly coloured with an attractive combination of green-brown and indigo-blue, arise from the bases of the pseudobulbs from autumn to spring.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
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Propagation en: Divide when the roots of the plant fill the container and "flow" over the sides. Alternatively, remove backbulbs and pot them up separately.
Pests en: May be attacked by red spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs.
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Comment ja: ジゴペタラム
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-18 16:54 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Subfamily Epidendroideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Subfamily Epidendroideae | Show | ||
| APG4 | Accepted | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Subfamily Epidendroideae: Tribe Cymbidieae: Subtribe Zygopetalinae | 6 | Show |