Details of Genus: Barkeria Knowles & Westc. (1838)
ID: 304
Genus ja: バーケリア
Genus en:
# spp.: 18 (from genus_families table) | 3 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Orchidaceae
Family ja: ラン
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Epidendroideae: Tribe Epidendreae: Subtribe Laeliinae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 22 May 2024 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Mexico to Central America
Description en: Genus of about 10 species of deciduous, epiphytic orchids found at an altitude of 1,900-2,500m (6,200-8,000ft) in Central America. They produce stem-like, cylindrical or spindle-shaped pseudobulbs, with alternate, broadly linear to broadly ovate, slightly fleshy leaves and copious aerial roots. Flowers are borne in narrowly pyramidal or cylindrical, terminal racemes, rarely panicles, in early summer.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Divide when the plant fills the pot and "flows" over the sides.
Pests en: Prone to red spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs.
Description ja:
Comment: C.America
Comment ja:
Type species: Barkeria uniflora Dressler & Halb. Unknown
Phylogenetic definition:
Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:58 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Subfamily Epidendroideae: Tribe Epidendreae: Subtribe Laeliinae | 18 | Show |
| PB2 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Subfamily Epidendroideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Subfamily Epidendroideae | Show |