Genus Pholidota (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of mostly epiphytic orchids of Indonesia and the western Pacific.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Pholidota is characterized by having small non-resupinate flowers in short racemes or solitary.
- In Indonesia, genus Pholidota orchids grow attached to tree trunks in dense forests at moderate elevations.
- Some species within the genus Pholidota have flowers with unique modified petals resembling lip appendages.
- Commercial plant growers often face challenges when trying to culture and propagate members of genus Pholidota.
- Researchers studying plant diversity in western Pacific Islands frequently document discoveries from the genus Pholidota.