Rhynchostylis

Rhynchostylis
Rhynchostylis coelestis plate from Lindenia Iconographie des Orchidées
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Asparagales Family:Orchidaceae Subfamily: Epidendroideae Tribe: Vandeae SubTribe: Aeridinae Alliance: Genus: Rhynchostylis Blume 1825 Type Species Rhynchostylis retusa

The genus Rhynchostylis, abbreviated as Rhy in horticultural trade, is a member of the Orchid family (Orchidaceae), consisting of 3 species

Distribution

Plants are distributed from India to south central China and Malesia

Description

This genus is distinguished by its one-lobed lip.

Culture

Plants are best grown hanged in baskets and on mounted and usually require moderate sun light and warm temperatures. If hunged the roots must be watered frequently. Plants should be grown in media that is well drained such as tree fern fibers (for small plants), medium fir bark, or sphagnum moss.

Naming

This genus is named after its beak-like viscidium

Synonyms

1. Anota Schlechter 1914

Species

• Rhynchostylis coelestis (Rchb.f.) Rchb.f. ex H.J.Veitch, 1891.
• Rhynchostylis gigantea (Lindl.) Ridl., 1896.
  • Rhynchostylis gigantea subsp. gigantea.
  • Rhynchostylis gigantea subsp. violacea (Lindl.) Christenson, 1985.
• Rhynchostylis retusa (L.) Blume, 1825.