Ascoglossum
Ascoglossum, abbreviated as Ascgm in horticultural trade, is a monotypic genus of epiphytic orchids in family Orchidaceae. Its only species Ascoglossum calopterum is endemic to Dinagat Island in the southern Philippines, and is critically endangered by collection as an ornamental plant and habitat loss. Its growth is similar to Renanthera.[1]
| Ascoglossum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe: | Vandeae |
| Subtribe: | Aeridinae |
| Genus: | Ascoglossum Schltr. |
| Species: | A. calopterum |
| Binomial name | |
| Ascoglossum calopterum (Rchb.f.) Schltr. | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Ascoglossum forms several different intergeneric hybrids (nothogenera):
| Ascoglossum × Renanthera (Ren.) | Renanthoglossum (Rngm.) |
| Ascoglossum × Aerides (Aer.) | Nonaara (Non.) |
| Ascoglossum × Arachnis | Ngara (Ngara) |
| Ascoglossum × Paraphalaenopsis | Ascoparanthera (Apn.) |
| Ascoglossum × Phalaenopsis (Phal.) | Dresslerara (Dres.) |
| Ascoglossum × Rhynchostylis | Lauara (Lauara) |
| Ascoglossum × Trichoglottis | Sheehanara (Shn.) |
| Ascoglossum × Vanda | Pantapaara (Pntp.) |
| Ascoglossum × Vandopsis | Freedara (Fdra.) |
One of the RHS-registered primary hybrids is Ascoglossum Nina Rach (Ascoglossum purpureum × Renanthera monachica).
References
- E. M. G. Agoo; J. Cootes; A. Golamco Jr.; E. F. de Vogel & D. Tiu (2004). "Ascoglossum calopterum". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2004: e.T46296A11043316. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T46296A11043316.en. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
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