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classification
Orchids are classified under the family of
Orchidaceae, which can be further divided
into 6 main sub-families: Apostasioideae, Cypripedioideae,
Neottioideae, Orchidoideae,
Epidendroideae and Vandoideae.
The former
sub-families are more ancient and the latter are
more modern.
Broadly however, orchids can be categorized as
Pleonandrae and Monandrae. Pleonandrae(s) are
characterized by having two to three stamens per flower
while Monandrae(s) have one stamen per flower.
Pleonandrae(s) consist of Apostasioideae and
Cypripedioideae, while Monandrae(s) consist of
Neottioideae, Orchidoideae, Epidendroideae and
Vandoideae. |
