Galeottia
(pronounced: gal-ee-OH-tee-ah)
Classification
Maxillarieae subtribe Zygopetalinae
Etymology
Named in honor of Italian botanist H. Galeotti, who intensively collected orchids in Mexico and Central America in the early 19th century.
Distribution
A genus of 11 species found from Mexico to Bolivia.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Grow plants of Galeottia in shallow pots or baskets of medium- to fine-grade epiphyte mixture. With the exception of G. grandiflora which requires intermediate to warm temperatures, all species should be given cool-intermediate to cool temperatures. Provide bright light levels and regular watering throughout the year, reducing the watering slighlty after maturation of the new pseudobulbs. No pronounced rest period is required.
Literature
Christenson, E. A. 1988. Nomenclatural changes in neotropical Orchidaceae. Lindleyana 3(4):221-223. Hawkes, A. D. 1963. O gênero Mendoncella. Orquidea 25:7-11. Schweinfurth, C. 1944. A new Zygopetalum from South America. Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 12(9):314-316. Senghas, K. 1994. Galeottia fimbriata Lind. & Rchb.f. 1854. Die Orchidee 45(1): Orchideenkartei Seite 749-750.
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