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Grammangis

Grammangis ellisii plate
Grammangis ellisii plate from
The Orchid Album

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Cymbidieae
SubTribe: Cyrtopodiinae
Alliance:
Genus: Grammangis
Rchb.f. 1860
Type Species
Grammangis ellisii


Grammangis abbreviated as Gramm in horticultural trade, is a genus comprised of 2 species

Distribution[]

The plant of this genus are found growing on canopy trees in Madagascar.

Description[]

Plants has large gray green leaves and conspicuous pseudobulbs. The inflorescence arises from the base of the pseudobulb along with new leaves.

Culture[]

The plant requires intermediate temperatures and bright light. Plant can be potted in coarse bark in a clay pot or mounted. Plant likes high humidity. Water regularly and reduce watering during the winter. Plants do not like the potting media disturbed.

Naming[]

The name is derived from the greek words Gramma which means Letter and the word angos which means vessel.

Species[]

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