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Isabelia is an orchid genus formed by three tiny species and one natural hybrid, spread from the Northeast of Brazil to Argentina, which are closely related to the genus Constantia. During more than a century Isabelia was a genus formed by just one species, however, around 1968, it was merged with genus Neolauchea, also unispecific. In 2001, a third genus was added to it, Sophronitella. The genus name is abbreviated Isa. in cultivation.

Species

species

FamilyOrchidaceae
Observations27

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Museum specimens

Specimen records
3
With media
2
Family
Orchidaceae
Collections
UFPE, MO
Recorded in
Brasil, Brazil

Wikidata facts

Instance of
taxon
Parent taxon
Q143086
Image
Isabelia virginalis.jpg
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taxon common name
Изабелия
taxon name
Isabelia
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Category:Isabelia
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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents
  • Distribution
  • Description
  • Taxonomic notes
  • Species
  • References
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Isabelia is an orchid genus formed by three tiny species and one natural hybrid, spread from the Northeast of Brazil to Argentina, which are closely related to the genus Constantia. During more than a century Isabelia was a genus formed by just one species, however, around 1968, it was merged with genus Neolauchea, also unispecific. In 2001, a third genus was added to it, Sophronitella. The genus name is abbreviated Isa. in cultivation.

==Distribution== thumb|left|Isabelia violacea is the largest Isabelia species and also the most showy.

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