Coilochilus

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Coilochilus
CITES Appendix II (CITES) [1]
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Tribe: Diurideae
Subtribe: Cryptostylidinae
Genus: Coilochilus
Schltr.
Species:
C. neocaledonicum
Binomial name
Coilochilus neocaledonicum

Coilochilus is a genus of terrestrial orchids containing only one species, Coilochilus neocaledonicum, endemic to New Caledonia. This monotypic genus was described by German botanist Rudolf Schlechter in 1906 and is now placed in the subtribe Cryptostylidinae. [2] [3]

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Distribution and habitat

Coilochilus neocaledonicum is widespread on the island of Grande Terre in New Caledonia. It occurs in humid forests dominated by species of Agathis and Araucaria and in moist shrubland gullies at elevations of 50–1,400 m (160–4,590 ft) above sea level. [1] [2]

Description

Coilochilus neocaledonicum is a perennial terrestrial herb. It lacks tubers, but has thick, fleshy roots. Only one strap-like leaf arises per shoot. The inflorescence is an erect raceme that bears many tiny, dull-coloured flowers. The fruits are dehiscent capsules. [2]

Conservation status

Coilochilus neocaledonicum is listed as least concern on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Red List, though some populations may be impacted by mining. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Laudereau, C.; Butin, J.-P.; Antheaume, C.; Cazé, H.; Fleurot, D.; Garnier, D.; Gâteblé, G.; Maura, J. (2020). "Coilochilus neocaledonicum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020: e.T157930655A177187768. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T157930655A177187768.en . Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 Pridgeon, Alec M.; Cribb, Phillip J.; Chase, Mark W.; Rasmussen, Finn N., eds. (2001). Genera Orchidacearum: Orchidoideae (Part 1). Vol. 2. Oxford University Press. p. 117. ISBN   0198507100.
  3. Kores, Paul J.; Molvray, Mia; Weston, Peter H.; Hopper, Stephen D.; Brown, Andrew P.; Cameron, Kenneth M.; Chase, Mark W. (2001). "A phylogenetic analysis of Diurideae (Orchidaceae) based on plastid DNA sequence data". American Journal of Botany . 88 (10). Botanical Society of America: 1903–1914. doi: 10.2307/3558366 . JSTOR   3558366.