Hancockia
(pronounced: han-KOCK-ee-ah)
Classification
Arethuseae subtribe Bletiinae
Overview
Trailing terrestrials rooting at the base of loosely organized erect growths separated by elongate rhizome segments. Leaves few, erect, long-petiolate. Inflorescences of solitary flowers borne on emerging new growth. Sepals and petals free, spreading. Lip three-lobed, tubular, extended at the base in an elongate nectar spur. Column straight; pollinia two, granular, each on a prominent caudicle.
Etymology
Dedicated to W. Hancock, a botanical collector who gathered plants in Yunnan, China.
Distribution
A monotypic genus native to China, Japan and Vietnam.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Grow Hancockias in shallow bulb pans to accomodate the trailing rhizome. Use a standard terrestrial medium, keep evenly moist, give medium to low light levels, and provide intermediate temperatures.
Literature
Hatusima, S. 1967. Chrysoglossella, a new genus of orchid from Japan. Sci. Rep. Yokosuka City Mus. 13:29-32. Turner, H. 1992. A revision of the genera Ania, Hancockia, Mischobulbum and Tainia. Orchid Monogr. 6:43-100.
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