Himantoglossum

Himantoglossum
Himantoglossum adriaticum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Tribe: Orchideae
Subtribe: Orchidinae
Genus: Himantoglossum
Spreng.

Himantoglossum is a genus of orchids native to the Canary Islands, Europe, southwest Asia and northern Africa.[1] Its members generally have a labellum which is divided into three parts, of which the middle part is the longest.

The genera Comperia and Barlia are now included in Himantoglossum.[1]

Species

As of April 2014, the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families recognizes the following species:[2]

References

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