Zygostates alleniana (Orchidaceae: Epidendroideae: Cymbidieae: Oncidiinae): Floral structure related to pollinatio [PDF]
The genus Zygostates Lindl. (Orchidaceae) comprises about 20 species of small Neotropical epiphytic plants, represented in its southernmost limit by the species Z. alleniana.
Juan Pablo Torretta, Sandra S Aliscioni
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Radicular anatomy of twelve representatives of the Catasetinae subtribe (Orchidaceae: Cymbidieae) [PDF]
Considering that the root structure of the Brazilian genera belonging to the Catasetinae subtribe is poorly known, we describe the roots of twelve representatives from this subtribe.
Cristiano Pedroso-De-Moraes +1 more
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Plastid phylogenomics resolves ambiguous relationships within the orchid family and provides a solid timeframe for biogeography and macroevolution [PDF]
Recent phylogenomic analyses based on the maternally inherited plastid organelle have enlightened evolutionary relationships between the subfamilies of Orchidaceae and most of the tribes.
Maria Alejandra Serna-Sánchez +12 more
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New distribution records of Catasetum confusum G.A. Romero-González (Cymbidieae, Epidendroideae, Orchidaceae) from Brazil [PDF]
Until now, Catasetum confusum G.A. Romero-González was known from the states of Goiás, Mato Grosso and Tocantins. The present study extends the distribution of this species to the states of Bahia and Piauí, as well as the Federal District, based on ...
Adarilda Petini-Benelli, Eric Smidt
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Comparative karyomorphological study of some Indian Cymbidium Swartz, 1799 (Cymbidieae, Orchidaceae) [PDF]
Understanding the genetic resources and diversity is very important for the breeding programs and improvement of several economically important orchids like Cymbidium.
Santosh Sharma +3 more
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Recent origin and rapid speciation of Neotropical orchids in the world's richest plant biodiversity hotspot [PDF]
The Andean mountains of South America are the most species-rich biodiversity hotspot worldwide with c. 15% of the world's plant species, in only 1% of the world's land surface.
Antonelli, Alexandre +7 more
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BIOLOGÍA REPRODUCTIVA DE GOMESA BIFOLIA (ORCHIDACEAE, CYMBIDIEAE, ONCIDIINAE)
Gomesa bifolia (Orchidaceae, Cymbidieae, Oncidiinae) es una orquídea epífita que presenta vistosas flores amarillas con marcas marrones en los sépalos y pétalos, carentes de fragancia y con aceite como recompensa.
Juan P. Torretta +3 more
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The origin and speciation of orchids [PDF]
SummaryOrchids constitute one of the most spectacular radiations of flowering plants. However, their origin, spread across the globe, and hotspots of speciation remain uncertain due to the lack of an up-to-date phylogeographic analysis.We present a new ...
Ackerman, James D. +46 more
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Floral convergence in Oncidiinae (Cymbidieae; Orchidaceae): an expanded concept of Gomesa and a new genus Nohawilliamsia [PDF]
Mark W ChasE +2 more
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