Amesiella | |
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Amesiella monticola | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Tribe: | Vandeae |
Subtribe: | Aeridinae |
Alliance: | Trichoglottis |
Genus: |
Amesiella Schltr. ex Garay |
Type species | |
Amesiella philippinensis (Ames) Garay |
Amesiella is a genus of orchids endemic to the Island of Luzon, in the Philippines. The genus is named for Oakes Ames (1874-1950), founder of the orchid herbarium at Harvard University.
As of May 2014, three species were recognized: