Solenidium
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| Solenidium | |
|---|---|
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| Solenidium lunatum | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe: | Cymbidieae |
| Subtribe: | Oncidiinae |
| Genus: | Solenidium Lindl. |
| Type species | |
| Solenidium racemosum | |
Solenidium is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It has three known species, all native to South America.[1][2][3]
As of November 2024[update], Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:
| Image | Scientific name | Distribution | Elevation (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solenidium lunatum (Lindl.) Schltr. | Brazil, Guyana, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru | 200–700 metres (660–2,300 ft) |
_(31218008993)_-_cropped.jpg) | Solenidium portillae Dalström & Whitten | Ecuador | 800–1,500 metres (2,600–4,900 ft) |
| Solenidium racemosum Lindl. | Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela | 500–900 metres (1,600–3,000 ft) | |
