Schoenorchis
(pronounced: show-en-OR-kiss)
Classification
Vandeae subtribe Aeridinae
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Etymology
From the Greek schoenos, meaning reed or rush, and orchis, meaning orchid, referring to the rush-like terete leaves of the type species.
Distribution
A genus of about 20 species ranging from Sri Lanka and South India to New Guinea and Australia.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Grow plants of Schoenorchis mounted on slabs with a pad of moisture-retaining material at the roots. Provide bright light levels, intermediate temperatures, and regular watering throughout the year. Himalayan species should be watered less often and kept under cool to cool-intermediate temperatures during the winter.
Literature
Christenson, E. A. 1985. Sarcanthine genera 2: Schoenorchis Blume. Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 54(7):850-854. Lavarack, P. S. 1977. Notes on Queensland Orchidaceae: 1. Austrobaileya 1(1):63-74. Phukan, S. and A. Mao 1999. A miniature orchid of North-East India. Orchid Rev. 107(1230):368-369. Pradhan, U. C. 1978. Notes on Indian Sarcanthinae, the genus Schoenorchis Bl. Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 47(10):910-912. Wood, J. J. and J. Comber 1998. Schoenorchis buddleiflora and S. juncifolia. Malayan Orch. Rev. 32:55-58.
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