Clowesia

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Clowesia
Clowesia amazonica
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Cymbidieae
Subtribe: Catasetinae
Genus: Clowesia
Schleter
Species
  • Clowesia amazonica
  • Clowesia dodsoniana
  • Clowesia glaucoglossa
  • Clowesia rosea
  • Clowesia russelliana
  • Clowesia thylaciochila
  • Clowesia warczewiczii

Clowesia is a genus of the Orchidaceae family. Species of this genus are epiphytic and contain many pseudobulbs with several interodes. The leaves of this plant are arranged alternatively in two vertical rows on opposite sides of the rachis. The Clowesia has a simple gullet flower that allows for pollination by male euglossine bees. The flowers are often unisexual and contain a viscidium.

Distribution

Species of this genus are found in tropical America.

References

    • Dressler, Robert L. The Orchids: Natural History and Classification. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1981.

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