Beloglottis

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Beloglottis
Beloglottis costaricensis (syn. Spiranthes costaricensis) - Xenia v. 2 (1874) tab. 179.jpg
Spiranthes costaricensis (synonym of Beloglottis costaricensis )
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Tribe: Cranichideae
Subtribe: Spiranthinae
Genus: Beloglottis
Schlechter
Type species
Beloglottis costaricensis
(Rchb.f.) Schltr.

Beloglottis is a genus of the family Orchidaceae. This genus belongs to the tribe Cranichideae and subtribe Spiranthinae. Orchids of the genus Beloglottis are terrestrial sympodial plants that can be used as herbal supplements. They have short, solitary stems that stand erect and the fleshy roots contain small hair-like projections and are arranged in a fascicle. Several leaves containing a petiole form at the base of the plant. The flowers appear as if they are upside down.

Species

At present, 6 species are recognized, native to Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, South America and Florida: [1]

References

  1. Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families