Dryadorchis
Introduction '''''Dryadorchis''''' is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It is endemic to New Guinea.
Description The stems are very short, and they bear subfalcate leaves. The racemose inflorescences have a swollen rhachis. They produce short-lived flowers with a long, slim column, which houses four pollinia. The unspurred labellum has a concavity in its centre.
Etymology The genus name of ''Dryadorchis'' refers to Dryad, a tree nymph or tree spirit in Greek mythology.
Ecology ''Dryadorchis'' grows epiphytically at elevations of 0-1700 m above sea level.
Taxonomy ===Proposed merging with other genera===It was proposed to merge this genus with ''Sarcochilus'' and ''Thrixspermum'', which however was rejected.===Species===It contains 5 known species, which are all endemic to New Guinea:#''Dryadorchis barbellata'' Schltr. #''Dryadorchis dasystele'' Schuit. & de Vogel#''Dryadorchis huliorum'' (Schuit.) Christenson & Schuit.#''Dryadorchis minor'' Schltr.#''Dryadorchis singularis'' (J.J.Sm.) Christenson & Schuit.
See also * List of Orchidaceae genera
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