Dryadorchis
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| Dryadorchis | |
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| Dryadorchis barbellata | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe: | Vandeae |
| Subtribe: | Aeridinae |
| Genus: | Dryadorchis Schltr. |
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| Distribution of Dryadorchis. It is endemic to New Guinea. | |
Dryadorchis is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae.[1] It is endemic to New Guinea.[1][2]
Etymology
The genus name of Dryadorchis refers to Dryad, a tree nymph or tree spirit in Greek mythology.[5]
Ecology
Dryadorchis grows epiphytically at elevations of 0-1700 m above sea level.[3]
Taxonomy
Proposed merging with other genera
It was proposed to merge this genus with Sarcochilus and Thrixspermum, which however was rejected.[3]
Species
It contains 5 known species, which are all endemic to New Guinea:[1][6]
- Dryadorchis barbellata Schltr.
- Dryadorchis dasystele Schuit. & de Vogel
- Dryadorchis huliorum (Schuit.) Christenson & Schuit.
- Dryadorchis minor Schltr.
- Dryadorchis singularis (J.J.Sm.) Christenson & Schuit.
