How do orchids get up into a tree to grow?
I love epiphytes. Bromeliads and Orchids, especially.
I know in the wild they grow up in the rainforest canopy in trees. But how do they get up there in the first place? |
How many different kinds of orchids are there?
For starters, you could browse this website
http://www.orchidspecies.com/ It is an encyclopedia of species orchids & probably the oldest on the net. I see you are in England so you could also check the RHS http://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants Cheers Wendy "mycoolgirl" wrote in message ... I read an article in a very old National geographic magazine long ago about orchids and I was amazed about how many there were with new variety's being discovered every year. This makes curious about how many are catalogued now. Any help available would be appreciated. -- mycoolgirl |
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How many different kinds of orchids are there?
There are 2 kinds. Those I do not have and those I am going to get someday.
Vito "mycoolgirl" wrote in message ... I read an article in a very old National geographic magazine long ago about orchids and I was amazed about how many there were with new variety's being discovered every year. This makes curious about how many are catalogued now. Any help available would be appreciated. -- mycoolgirl |
How many different kinds of orchids are there?
On Sep 12, 1:43*pm, "uncle_vito" wrote:
There are 2 kinds. *Those I do not have and those I am going to get someday. Vito Very nice! =) |
How many different kinds of orchids are there?
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now, there are many many cataloged, and as a rule of thumb, many botanist will admit that for every 5 names published, only one is of a valid species. Orchids seem to have 20.000 species appr. coming second after the Asteraceae (the daisy family). However, published names are by far too many. For example, the genus Ophrys, on which I can comment, has 1.700 published names, and most botanists will agree that there are only 19~30 species at the most |
That's a very good question. Have you ever seen orchid seeds; they are very small, almost dust-like. The wind carries them everywhere, including up to the tree tops. They are also carried by insects and birds.
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As far as Orchids are concern their seeds are very small and easily blown by wind. Bromeliads have fruits that are eaten by birds and then the seeds are passed out. Lianas usually grow on the ground and then climb the trees. Very interesting is it?
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