Eurycentrum
(pronounced: yew-ree-SEN-trum)
Classification
Cranichideae subtribe Goodyerinae; allied to Kuhlhasseltia J. J. Smith.
Overview
Trailing terrestrials rooting at the nodes. Leaves ovate, petiolate, clustered toward the stem apex. Inflorescnces terminal, long-pedunculate racemes, the floral bracts inconspicuous. Flowers inconspicuous. Sepals and petals free. Lip three-lobed, deeply saccate-spurred, without callus. Column short, without wings or foot; pollinia 4, sessile on a common minute viscidium.
Etymology
From the Greek eurys, meaning broad, and kentron, meaning spur, referring to the large saccate spur of the flowers.
Distribution
A genus of seven species from New Guinea and neighboring islands.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Grow plants of Eurycentrum in bulb-pans of terrestrial mixture. Provide medium light levels, intermediate to warm temperatures, and regular watering thoughout the year.
Literature
Lewis, B. A. and P. J. Cribb. 1991. Orchids of the Solomon Islands and Bougainville. Royal Bot. Gard., Kew.
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