| Bent-spur orchids | |
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| Campylocentrum fasciola (Lindl.) Cogn. | |
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| Flowering specimen of Campylocentrum grisebachii Cogn. | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe: | Vandeae |
| Subtribe: | Angraecinae |
| Genus: | Campylocentrum Lindl. |
| Type species | |
| Campylocentrum schiedei (Rchb.f.) Benth. ex Hemsl. | |
| Synonyms [2] | |
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Campylocentrum is a genus of rare orchids (family Orchidaceae) native to Mexico, the West Indies, Central America and South America. [3] One species (C. pachyrrhizum) extends its range into Florida. [2]
Campylocentrum is likely pollinated by microlepidoptera and bees, in addition to flies, which may play a smaller role. [5]
Campylocentrum is uncommon in cultivation. [5] It can be grown mounted on bark under moist conditions. The species with functional leaves should be grown with additional moss, while the leafless species should be grown without it. [6]