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Barkeria

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Barkeria
Barkeria skinneri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Epidendreae
Subtribe: Laeliinae
Genus: Barkeria
Knowles & Westc.
Type species
Barkeria elegans
Synonyms[1]

Dothilophis Raf.

Barkeria, abbreviated Bark in horticultural trade, is a genus of orchids. It consists of about 17 currently recognized (May 2014) species native to Mexico and Central America.[1] This genus was once considered part of Epidendrum. Type species is Barkeria elegans; this is now considered a synonym of B. uniflora yet retains its status as type per ICN.

These are deciduous orchids, which drop their leaves in early winter. They are found in dry scrub areas of Mesoamerica at intermediate elevations.

Species

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Following species are accepted as of May 2014:[1]

References

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  • Media related to Barkeria at Wikimedia Commons
  • Data related to Barkeria at Wikispecies