Uncifera

Uncifera
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Asparagales Family:Orchidaceae Subfamily: Epidendroideae Tribe: Vandeae SubTribe: Aeridinae Alliance: Genus: Uncifera Lindl. 1858 Type Species Uncifera obtusifolia & Uncifera acuminata

Uncifera abbreviated as Un. in horticultural trade, is a genus comprised of around two species.

Distribution

The genus is distributed in Thailand, Nepal, China, Assam India, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Description

Plants in this genus are similar to the genus Robiquetia, but have a hook shaped stipe

Culture

Plant grows from cool to warm conditions with medium amounts of light. Plants should be potted in medium bark or sphagnum moss. Water everytime when the mix has just about dried.

Naming

Plants in this genus are named after their hook bearing stipe.

Species

• Uncifera acuminata Lindl., 1859.
• Uncifera dalatensis (Guillaumin) Seidenf. & Smitinand, 1965.
• Uncifera lancifolia (King & Pantl.) Schltr., 1914.
• Uncifera obtusifolia Lindl., 1859.
• Uncifera thailandica Seidenf. & Smitinand, 1965.
• Uncifera verrucosa Summerh., 1955 publ. 1956.