Bent-spur orchids Late | |
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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]