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Broughtonia is a genus of orchids (family Orchidaceae) of the Greater Antilles. The genus is abbreviated Bro in trade journals.
Distribution[]
Plants in this genus are found in Jamaica, Cuba, Hispaniola and Mona Island. Plants are found mounted on trees or limestone rocks at elevations of 0 to 2000 meters.
Description[]
The flower spike grows from the top of the pseudobulb.
Culture[]
Grow in warm conditions with bright lighting. Plants should be mounted on treefern or cork and prefer dry outs between waterings. Provide high humidity and good air circulation.
Naming[]
The genus is named after Mr Broughton an English botanist
Synonyms[]
- Laeliopsis Lindl., 1853.
- Cattleyopsis Lem., 1854.
Species[]
- Broughtonia cubensis (Lindl.) Cogn. in I.Urban, 1910.
- Broughtonia domingensis (Lindl.) Rolfe,1889.
- Broughtonia lindenii (Lindl.) Dressler, 1966.
- Broughtonia negrilensis Fowlie, 1961).
- Broughtonia ortgiesiana (Rchb.f.) Dressler, 1966.
- Broughtonia sanguinea (Sw.) R.Br. in W.T.Aiton, 1813.
Natural Hybrids[]
- Broughtonia × jamaicensis Sauleda & R.M.Adams, 1984.