Zygosepalum

Zygosepalum
Zygosepalum labiosum from Lindenia Iconographie des Orchidées
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Asparagales Family:Orchidaceae Subfamily: Epidendroideae Tribe: Maxillarieae SubTribe: Zygopetalinae Alliance: Zygosepalum Genus: Zygosepalum Rchb.f 1859 Type Species Zygosepalum kegelii

Zygosepalum, abbreviated as Zspm. in horticultural trade, is a genus of epiphitical orchids.

Distribution

Plants are found from Central America to South America, usually in tropical regions.

Description

The plants produce creeping rhizomes. The column has a beak shaped anther with four stitipate pollinas.

Culture

Most of the plants in this genus are intermediate to warm growing and require moderate lighting. Potting media should not be allowed to dry out. Keep moist but not soggy. Water about every five to seven days. Plants should be potted in a well drain mix with medium fir bark with some perlite or in tree fern fibers.

Naming

The plants in this genus are name after the sepals which are fused at the base

Synonyms

1. Menadenium Raf. ex Cogn. 1902

Species

• Zygosepalum angustilabium (C.Schweinf.) Garay, 1973.
• Zygosepalum ballii (Rolfe) Garay, 1967.
• Zygosepalum kegelii (Rchb.f.) Rchb.f. in W.G.Walpers, 1863.
• Zygosepalum labiosum (Rich.) C.Schweinf., 1967.
• Zygosepalum lindeniae (Rolfe) Garay & Dunst., 1965.
• Zygosepalum marginatum Garay, 1967.
• Zygosepalum revolutum Garay & G.A.Romero,1999.
• Zygosepalum tatei (Ames & C.Schweinf.) Garay & Dunst., 1972.