Genus Aplectrum (Noun)
Meaning
A monocotyledonous genus of the family Orchidaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- A genus within the family Orchidaceae, particularly a member of the subfamily Epidendroideae, comprises epiphytic plants that can be identified as genus Aplectrum.
- Genus Aplectrum, as part of the family Orchidaceae, features one known species of terrestrial orchid, specifically the putty root.
- Taxonomists often examine genus Aplectrum as an isolated unit of monocotyledonous plants, classifying them as distinct from other members of the Orchidaceae family.
- Some horticulturists consider genus Aplectrum, consisting of putty root orchids, an unusual but rewarding group to cultivate.
- Classification within the family Orchidaceae includes the distinct monocotyledonous genus Aplectrum, typically identified by specific morphological features.