Orchid Classification
Domain- Eukarya: Cells have a nucleus and
membrane bound organelles
Kingdome- Plantae: Cells have chloroplast
and cell walls made of cellulose. Orchids use photosynthesis to produce
food.
Phylum- Magnoliophyta: Produces flowers
and seeds.
Class- Liliopsida: Monocot, seeds have
one cotyledon. Veins in leaves are parallel.
Order- Asparagales: Sepal and Petals are
distinguishable.
Family- Orchidaceae: Only have one stamen
Genus- Phalaenopsis: Monopodial,
large leathery leaves, flowers spike with elegant blooms.
Nomenclature:
Because of the vast
numbers of orchids and the countless hybrids it is not uncommon for the
species name not to be Latinized. This is the case with the Phalaenopsis
sago lisa. The species name will often be named after the cultivator.
Cultivated Hybrids are shown by writing the cross such as Phalaenopsis
winter beauty X Phalaenopsis winter maiden vera.
