Orchidoideae

Also known as orchidoid orchids

The Orchidoideae, or the orchidoid orchids, are a subfamily of the orchid family (Orchidaceae) that contains around 3630 species. Species typically have a single (monandrous), fertile anther which is erect and basitonic.

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Instance of: taxon
Parent taxon: Orchid
Image: Orchis conica Mallorca 02.jpg

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taxon rank: subfamily
Commons category: Orchidoideae
taxon name: Orchidoideae
topic's main category: Category:Orchidoideae
GRIN URL: npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomyfamily.aspx?type=subfamily&id=1815
Commons gallery: Orchidoideae
taxon common name: 蘭亞科

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Description
Taxonomy
[[Codonorchis|Codonorchideae]]
[[Cranichideae]]
[[Orchideae]]
[[Diurideae]]
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== Description == The subfamily Orchidoideae and the previously recognized subfamily Spiranthoideae are considered the closest allies in the natural group of the monandrous orchids because of several generally shared characters: a shared terrestrial habit sectile (capable of being severed) or granular pollinia erect anthers.

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