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Solenidiopsis


Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Cymbidieae
SubTribe: Oncidiinae
Alliance:
Genus: Solenidiopsis
Senghas 1986
Type Species
Solenidiopsis tigroides


Solenidiopsis is a genus that consist of 5 species. It is abbreviated as Sdps. in horticultural trade.

Distribution[]

The genus is distributed through Ecuador and Peru.

Description[]

Plants are found growing as epiphytes and they bloom on a erect stem with few flowers.

Culture[]

Grow in intermediate to warm conditions with moderate light. Water the plant regularly, do not let potting medium dry out. Plants should be potted in a well drain medium such as medium fir bark or sphagnum moss.

Naming[]

The genus is named after its similarities to the genus Solenidium

Species[]

  • Solenidiopsis flavobrunnea Senghas, 1989.
  • Solenidiopsis galianoi Dalström & Nuñez, 2002.
  • Solenidiopsis peruviana (Schltr.) D.E.Benn. & Christenson, 1994.
  • Solenidiopsis rhombicalla D.E.Benn. & Christenson, 1994.
  • Solenidiopsis tigroides (C.Schweinf.) Senghas, 1986.
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