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alessandro2011 06-09-2011 02:12 PM

Which orchids have seeds that contain endosperm?
 
After reading this explanation of what allows the seeds of the Bletilla Striata to be so easy development without using in vitro culture i'm curious to known which other type of orchides is similar.

Tindomul 06-09-2011 02:18 PM

Most have an endosperm that stopped growing at the 4 (or so) cell stage. I didn't know that any orchids had more endosperm. Thanks!

King_of_orchid_growing:) 06-09-2011 02:22 PM

Bletilla formosana
Bletilla ochracea
Bletilla striata


Disa aurata
Disa cardinalis
Disa caulescens
Disa tripetaloides
Disa uniflora


These are for certain. They can be grown ex-vitro. If there are others, I'm not sure which they are.

RosieC 06-10-2011 02:01 PM

I'm interested to know that any have this, I did not know that.

Royal 06-10-2011 02:19 PM

Interesting question. From experience I know Spathoglottis and Phaius also have relatively large seeds, like Bletilla. I wouldn't be surprised if these and other close relatives also have some endosperm - but I have no hard evidence to support this, just a guess.


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