Amesiella

Amesiella is a genus of orchids endemic to the Island of Luzon, in the Philippines.[1] The genus is named for Oakes Ames (1874-1950), founder of the orchid herbarium at Harvard University.[2]

Amesiella
Amesiella monticola
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Vandeae
Subtribe: Aeridinae
Genus: Amesiella
Schltr. ex Garay
Type species
Amesiella philippinensis
(Ames) Garay

Species

As of May 2014, three species were recognized:[1]

  • Amesiella minor Senghas (1999)
  • Amesiella monticola Cootes & D.P.Banks (1998)
  • Amesiella philippinensis (Ames) Garay (1972)

References
  1. Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  2. Schlechter, Friedrich Richard Rudolf ex Garay, Leslie Andrew. 1972. Botanical Museum Leaflets of Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 23: 159


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