Gonatostylis
(pronounced: go-nat-oh-STYE-liss)
Classification
Cranichideae subtribe Goodyerinae
Etymology
From the Greek gonatos, meaning jointed or with a bent knee, and stylis, meaning a style, referring to the column which is S-shaped in profile.
Distribution
A genus of two species endemic to New Caledonia.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Grow plants of Gonatostylis in bulb pans of terrestral mixture. Provide medium light levels, intermediate temperatures, and regular watering thoughout the year.
Literature
Hallé, N. 1977. Orchidaceae. Fl. Nouv. Caled. 8:1-565.
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