Amesiella
With only three species, all of which are found only in the Philippines
This genus was names after Oakes Ames, due to his contribution to the study of Orchidaceae.
The special thing about this genera is the small plant but large flowers relative to the rest of the plant. White, beautiful flowers.
This genus was names after Oakes Ames, due to his contribution to the study of Orchidaceae.
The special thing about this genera is the small plant but large flowers relative to the rest of the plant. White, beautiful flowers.
FROM WIKIPEDIA
The Orchidaceae were little-known before Ames' study and classification. He made expeditions to Florida, the Caribbean, the Philippines, and Central and South America, with his wife creating scientifically accurate drawings of the plants they cataloged. The Ames' work was published in the seven-volume Orchidicae: Illustrations and Studies of the Family Orchidicae. They also developed the Ames Charts, illustrating the phylogenetic relationships of the major useful plants, which are still used.
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