Oeceoclades maculata is the most successful invasive orchid in the neotropics. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Species, natural hybrid orchid, monk orchid, spotted. Oeceoclades maculata, sometimes known as the monk orchid or african spotted orchid, is a terrestrial orchid species in the genus oeceoclades that is native to tropical africa and now. Denise fonseca viciada em orquideas e suculentas 4,757 views. Oeceoclades maculata was the most abundant of three orchid species surveyed and was found in all four historical cover classes. Foi proposto por john lindley, publicado em edwardss botanical register 18. Definitions of terms are available in the gcw introduction.
Oeceoclades in world checklist of selected plant families. Oeceoclades species oeceoclades maculata name synonyms aerobion maculatum lindl. Oeceoclades in kew science plants of the world online. We asked whether its success might be partly explained by. One of the most aggressive orchids is oeceoclades maculata, a terrestrial species with. Oeceoclades maculata selffertilising mode of reproduction is a factor that assists its spread. Anatomy of the invasive orchid oeceoclades maculata.
The anatomy of the vegetative organs, peduncle and. Pollination, fruit set, and seed production in the orchid. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. It was first described by the english botanist john lindley as angraecum maculatum in 1821 based on a specimen collected from. Eulophidium maculatum, was first discovered in florida by dr. Oeceoclades maculata ufifas center for aquatic and. Monk orchid, lawn orchid, ground orchid, african spotted orchid. It is unclear exactly how this plant arrived in florida, and many theories are offered. Oeceoclades maculata is present in all four canopy cover classes, but it is most abundant in cover class 3 fig. Oeceoclades maculata lindley oeceoclades maculata var. General information about oeceoclades maculata oeama eppo global database.
Common name the shining spots oeceoclades flower size 2 12 6. Mar 29, 2017 cultivo da orquidea oeceoclades maculata duration. Oeceoclades, collectively known as the monk orchids, is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, orchidaceae. Oeceoclades maculata is a terrestrial orchid which probably originated in africa. Oeceoclades maculata grows among leaf detritus and rocks. Oeceoclades maculata, a fastspreading newcomer to florida the tropical species ground orchid, oeceoclades maculata syn. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about species, natural hybrid orchid, monk orchid, spotted oeceoclades oeceoclades maculata supplied by member gardeners in. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. One of the most aggressive orchids is oeceoclades maculata, a terrestrial species with remarkable ecological amplitude. Pdf oeceoclades maculata is the most successful invasive orchid in the neotropics. Photograph etienne vennetier image used with kind permission. Oeceoclades maculata, an alien tropical orchid in a. Oeceoclades maculata, the african spotted orchid, is native to africa and madagascar and is now found throughout the neotropics, making it one of the most successful invasive plants.
This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts and records obtained from usda plants database. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is. How to make compost faster and know when its ready. The plant list includes a further 1 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus oeceoclades. Oeceoclades maculata grows in humus material along the floor of dry broadleaf evergreen formation forests coppice. Part of its success may be attributed to its pollination biology. It is related to eulophia and like that genus is mostly terrestrial in habit. The anatomy of the vegetative organs, peduncle and seeds of o find, read and cite all the research you. Oeceoclades maculata ground orchid this plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. The flower spike that came with the oeceoclades maculata when we got it is finally in bloom. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 8020 with original publication details. Adult plant of oeceoclades maculata a, flower b and location of the populations studied in.
It produces a very short rhizomatous stem that is covered with secondary stems that are expanded to form below ground, rounded pseudobulbs up to 6 cm in length. Oeceoclades maculata was first found naturalized outside of africa in brazil in 1829. Oeceoclades maculata, sometimes known as the monk orchid or african spotted orchid, is a terrestrial orchid species in the genus oeceoclades that is native to tropical africa and now naturalized in south and central america, the caribbean, and florida in north america. Your input is what allows the ufifas assessment to provide reliable, informed recommendations for the use of nonnative plant species in the state of florida. Within the orchidaceae there are a number of invasive species. Oeceoclades maculata in world checklist of selected plant families. Oeceoclades maculata is a naturalized, invasive, terrestrial orchid in puerto rico and elsewhere in the neotropics. Discovered in florida in 1974, this orchid is rapidly colonizing new habitats in the central and southern portion of the state. Click here for full growing information from the orchid internet species photo encyclopedia or oispe by jay pfahl. Spatiotemporal dynamics of the invasive orchid oeceoclades. Oeceoclades maculata in kew science plants of the world online.
The plant list includes 55 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus oeceoclades. Monk orchid, african spotted orchid oeceoclades maculata. A few species extend into very arid environments, unusual for an orchid. It has nonfragrant flowers that appear in the late summer and fall on a basal, erect, to 12 long, racemose, laxly 12 or more flowered and needs even watering and fertilizer year round. Because all the info and photos for oeceoclades calcarata did not quite fit. Oeceoclades maculata oeamaoverview eppo global database.
Key results oeceoclades maculata was the most abundant of three orchid species surveyed and was found in all. On larger properties or in parklands it is a superb. Pdf anatomy of the invasive orchid oeceoclades maculata. This species is considered nonnative to the neotropics, though its type specimen is from brazil. Oeceoclades maculata information from the global compendium.
Oeceoclades maculata ufifas assessment university of. Cactus jungle, marin sir francis drake blvd, san anselmo, ca 94960. It certainly has its origins in western africa, but some time made the journey we assume by natural means to the tropical americas, where it has been known from brazil since at least the mid1800s, as well as parts of the caribbean. Eddmaps distribution this map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. Monk orchid, african spotted orchid oeceoclades maculata flower. Oeceoclades maculata, an alien tropical orchid in a caribbean. This neotropical species has been rapidly expanding its range in the last few decades. Largeleaved spotted gum, corymbia henryi, is very similar in appearance to c.
The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. We are seeking expert input from land managers and scientists to complete our evaluation of this species. The anatomy of the vegetative organs, peduncle and seeds of o. Here, 192, which is 56 % of the total population sampled, were counted. Robert grimm while leading a group of botany students through matheson hammock dade county in 1974 hammer, 1981. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about species, natural hybrid orchid, monk orchid, spotted oeceoclades oeceoclades maculata supplied by member gardeners in the plantfile. An oeceoclades maculata in uska species han liliopsida nga syahan ginhulagway ni john lindley, ngan ginhatag han pagkayana nga asya nga ngaran ni john lindley.
Presented here is summary information about the species oeceoclades maculata from the global compendium of weeds, and citations of references to this species as a weed. Oeceoclades maculata, an alien tropical orchid in a caribbean rainforest annals of botany 104. Oeceoclades is a genus of terrestrial, rarely epiphytic, orchids ranging from africa and madagascar, the west indies and tropical america. Of recent introduction to the french antilles and florida, it is a species with invasive behaviour. The website also provides access to a database and. Oeceoclades maculata, sometimes known as the monk orchid or african spotted orchid, is a.
This plant may be known by one or more common names in. All the photos are from plants that have appeared on my property in the florida keys. Pdf agedependent mycorrhizal specificity in an invasive. Species, natural hybrid orchid, monk orchid, spotted oeceoclades. Plants profile for oeceoclades maculata monk orchid.
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