Details of genus: Rossioglossum L. [865]
genus_ja:
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Orchidaceae
family_ja: ラン
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of 6 species of epiphytic, evergreen orchids from rainforest, up to altitudes of 2,700m (9,000ft), in Central America. At its apex, each conical to ovoid, dark grey-green pseudobulb produces 1-3 broadly oval, dark green to grey- or bluish green leaves, marked brown at the bases. Erect or arching, few-flowered racemes of showy, yellow and brown flowers are produced from the base of new growth from autumn to winter. Use as houseplants.
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
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
family:
| 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 |