Dilochiopsis is a genus of orchids. It was previously considered as a synonym of the genus Eria, but eventually it has become an accepted name.[2] At present (June 2014), there is only one known species, Dilochiopsis scortechinii, endemic to peninsular Malaysia.[1]

Dilochiopsis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Podochileae
Subtribe: Eriinae
Genus: Dilochiopsis
(Hook.f.) Brieger in F.R.R.Schlechter
Species:
D. scortechinii
Binomial name
Dilochiopsis scortechinii
(Hook.f.) Brieger in F.R.R.Schlechter
Synonyms[1]
  • Eria scortechinii Hook.f.
  • Pinalia scortechinii (Hook.f.) Kuntze

References edit

  • Pridgeon, A.M., Cribb, P.J., Chase, M.C. & Rasmussen, F.N. (2006). Epidendroideae (Part One). Genera Orchidacearum 4: 556 ff. Oxford University Press.

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