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Epidendrum subg. Amphiglottium
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Epidendrum subg. Amphiglottium (Salisb.) Lindl. 1841 is a subgenus of reed-stemmed Epidendrums, distinguished by an apical inflorescence with the peduncle covered from its base with close imbricating sheaths and by a lip that is adnate to the column to its apex.[1]
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An Epidendrum denticulatum plant, showing habit of Epidendrum subg. Amphiglottium | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Genus: | Epidendrum |
Subgenus: | Epidendrum subg. Amphiglottium (Salisb.) Lindl. |
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Reichenbach published three sections in this subgenus:[2]
- E. sect. Polycladia with truly paniculate inflorescences
- E. sect. Holochila with racemose inflorescences and an undivided lip
- E. sect. Schistochila with racemose inflorescences and a lobate lip