Grammatophyllum
COMMON NAME | Grammatophyllum |
TYPE | Orchid |
FAMILY | Orchidaceae |
NOTES | A
genus of 13 currently known orchid species.
The name is derived from the Greek words 'gramma' (a line or streak or
mark) and 'phyllon' (leaf), referring to the parallel leaf veins. The giant
orchid (Grammatophyllum speciosum), believed to be the largest orchid species
in existence. Its pseudobulbs can grow to a length of 2.5 m. Plants can
develop into gigantic clusters weighing from several hundred kilograms to one
ton. The roots form spectacular bundles. |
GEOGRAPHIC REGION | Indo-China, to Indonesia, the Philippines, New
Guinea, and the Southwest Pacific islands |
NATIVE
HABITAT | Rainforest |
WEB SOURCES |
