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Stenoglottis is a genus in the orchid family made up of about 4 species. The abbreviation for this genus is Sngl in horticultural trade.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in eastern and southern Africa.
Description[]
The plants are deciduous and have tuberous roots.
Culture[]
Plants require cool to intermediate temperatures and diffused bright light. Pot in a well drain terrestrial medium of gravel, sand, soil, perlite, and bark. Water the plant regular during spring and summer. Reduce watering in the winter as plants are dormant and begin watering regularly again as new shoots appear in the spring.
Naming[]
Plants are named after the narrow lips of the flowers in the genus
Species[]
- Stenoglottis fimbriata Lindl. 1836
- Stenoglottis longifolia Hook.f.1891
- Stenoglottis woodii Schltr. 1924
- Stenoglottis zambesiaca Rolfe 1897