Amesiella

Amesiella
Amesiella monticola
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
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

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]

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. 1 2 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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