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Orchidaceae: A Guide to the Orchid Flower Family

Orchidaceae is normally called the Orchid family. It is a widespread and morphologically diverse family of monocots that is in the order of Asparagales. Scientists think that it is presently the biggest family of flowering plants with up to 26,000 accepted species across 880 genera. The quantity of species of orchids is presently double that of the number of species of birds and even four times the number of species of mammals. It makes up between six and eleven percent of seed plants.

The biggest genera in the Orchid family are called Bulpophyllum, which has 2000 species. The next-largest genera are called Epidendrum with 1500 species. The third-largest genera are called Dendrobium at 1400 species. The fourth-largest genera are referred to as Pleurothallis, and they number 1000 species. The name “orchid” actually stems from a Greek word that literally means “testicle,” and the shape of the orchid’s root accounts for this naming etymology. The following list of links will provide even more information about the Orchid family.

Anguloa

Anguloa Dubia Website

This website provides visitors with a picture of an Anguloa Dubia along with classification information.

The Plant List: Anguloa

A list of species in Anguloa along with statistics about the accepted species.



Brassia

Basic Brassia Information

Distribution and pictures regarding the Brassia arcuigera are provided on this website.

Brassia Orchid Care

Watering, temperature, light, and potting tips for Brassia care.



Bulbophyllum

Orchid – Bulbophyllum

Information on the origin of the bulbophyllum and its growing conditions.

 

 

Catasetum

Catasetum Images

This website allows visitors to see the catasetum in different angles.

Dimorphism

Gender dimorphism in plants is discussed, and the catasetum is discussed as a prime example.

Catasetum summary

A summary of the catasetum is offered to site visitors, who can learn about its fruits and flowers.

 

 

Cattleya

Cattleya Orchid

A write-up on the cattleya provides details about its number of flowers and alternative names.

Disease

An examination of the different diseases that can hit the cattleya and what can be done about them.

 

 

Cymbidium

Instructions

This website provides visitors with instructions for caring for the Cymbidium.

Plant Virus

A brief look at the types of viruses that the Cymbidium is susceptible to.

Cybidium Care

An article about the Cymbidium features information on caring for it as well as clearing up myths about this orchid.

 

 

Dendrobium

Dendrobium Details

An analysis of the Dendrobium provides details about its care and background.

Query

An answer is provided to a question about the Dendrobium that relates to its care.

Apartment Life

A look at how the Dendrobium adapts to life inside an apartment.

 

 

Epidendrum

Epidendrum Photos

This website features pictures of the Epidendrum so people can view its colors and its shape.

Green-fly

Information about the Green-fly Orchid (Epidendrum conopseum) is shared with visitors.

Growing

An informational article that imparts knowledge of how easy it is to grow Epidendrum.

 

 

Laelia

Laelia purpurata Info

A history of the Laelia purpurata is provided.

Laelia anceps Photo

A picture of the Laelia anceps is provided so visitors can see its colors and shape.

All About the Laelia

The Laelia orchid species is explored, including information on how it was and is grouped.

 

 

Miltonia

Miltonia Photo

This website provides visitors with a vibrant photo of the Miltonia.

Photo Series

A series of photos of the Miltonia is featured on this website, from differing angles.

What’s a Miltonia?

An article that discusses tips for how to grow this orchid.

 

 

Oncidium

About the Oncidium

An article discusses how this type of orchid makes a good houseplant.

Picture Series

A series of images of the Oncidium highlight its colors and provide its classification.

 

 

Paphiopedilum

Close-up

This website features a close-up, color photograph of the Paphiopedilum.

Paphiopedilum General Information

General information on the Paphiopedilum is presented, such as how tall it gets and how its leaves grow.

Fact Sheet

A fact sheet about the Paphiopedilum gives information about humidity, watering and other essentials.

 

 

Phaius

Nun’s Orchid

This website provides information on Nun’s orchid (Phaius grandifolius), including details about its flowers.

Phaius Image

A photo of a Phaius is shown on this website, allowing visitors to see its colors and flowers.

Suggestions

Suggestions for the growing and the care of the Phaius are provided on this website.

 

 

Phalaenopsis

Growing Phalaenopsis

This introduction to growing Phalaenopsis explains how to grow the best of their kind.

Mass Market

An examination of what goes into developing this orchid for the mass market.

Moth Orchid

Fast facts about the Phalaenopsis sago lisa are presented in a succinct way.

 

 

Sophronitis

What’s a Sophronitis?

Basic details about a Sophronitis are communicated, such as where it is found.

The Culture of the Brazilian Sophronitis

An article from the American Orchid Society about the time when the Sophronitis genus a more distinct genus.



Vanda

Vanda Specifics

Specifics about the Vanda’s characteristics—such as temperature and their absorption of water—are detailed.

Vanda Details

Fundamental information about the Vanda is covered, which includes mentions of the type of flowers it produces.

 

 

Order Orchid Plants

Order Orchid Plants Online

Send a beautiful orchid plant or select a fresh flower arrangement that includes freshly cut orchids.

Orchid Bouquets

Select a fresh cut bouquet of orchids and have it delivered anywhere in the country.

 

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