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			'''Zygopetalum''' is a [[genus]] of the [[orchid]] family, consisting of about (40 according to American Horticultural Society / 16 according to Flora) species of medium-sized, evergreen, epiphytic or terrestrial orchids which are natives of humid forests at low- to mid-elevation parts [[South America]], primarily Brazil.

			The pseudobulbs are conical to ovoid and produce 2 or more narrowly elongated leaves, shaped like a lance, folded and leathery or fleshy.

			Racemes are produced with highly fragrant, waxy, delicate and long-lived flowers, most of which have rich green-brown and indigo-blue colors and come in several patterns. They are erect, about 60 centimeter-long, few-flowered to several-flowered stems that grows laterally longer than the leaves.

			They are known for their ease of culture and are much in demand as excellent cut flowers.

			Zygopetalums are hardy orchids that enjoy similar conditions to [[cymbidium]]s, and are often grown with them.

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	Z. Armstrongiae – Z. Mackaii x Z. rostratum.— Z. Ballii, Rolfe. Fls. white, the sepals purple-tinged, the petals and lip blotched with bright rose-purple. G.C. III. 27:149. G.M. 48:365.—Z. Burtii, Benth.- Huntleya.—Z. chloranthum, Kranzl. Fls. small for the genus, greenish, fragrant, hairy inside.—Z. coeleste, Reichb. f.- Bollea.—Z. discolor, Reichb. f.-Warscewiczella.—Z. Lalindei, Reichb. f.-Bollea.—Z. Patinii, Reichb. f.-Bollea.—Z. Prainianum, Rolfe. Sepals and petals dusky brown, with obscure green stripes on petals; lip white, streaked with rose-purple. Peru. B.M. 8610.—Z. Roeblingianum –Z. rostratum X Z. maxillare. G.C. III. 34:227.—Z. violaceum, Reichb. f.-Bollea.—Z. Wendlandii Reichb. f.-Warscewiczella.		Z. Armstrongiae – Z. Mackaii x Z. rostratum.— Z. Ballii, Rolfe. Fls. white, the sepals purple-tinged, the petals and lip blotched with bright rose-purple. G.C. III. 27:149. G.M. 48:365.—Z. Burtii, Benth.- Huntleya.—Z. chloranthum, Kranzl. Fls. small for the genus, greenish, fragrant, hairy inside.—Z. coeleste, Reichb. f.- Bollea.—Z. discolor, Reichb. f.-Warscewiczella.—Z. Lalindei, Reichb. f.-Bollea.—Z. Patinii, Reichb. f.-Bollea.—Z. Prainianum, Rolfe. Sepals and petals dusky brown, with obscure green stripes on petals; lip white, streaked with rose-purple. Peru. B.M. 8610.—Z. Roeblingianum –Z. rostratum X Z. maxillare. G.C. III. 34:227.—Z. violaceum, Reichb. f.-Bollea.—Z. Wendlandii Reichb. f.-Warscewiczella.
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	'''Zygopetalum''' is a [[genus]] of the [[orchid]] family, consisting of about (40 according to American Horticultural Society / 16 according to Flora) species of medium-sized, evergreen, epiphytic or terrestrial orchids which are natives of humid forests at low- to mid-elevation parts [[South America]], primarily Brazil.

	~~The pseudobulbs are conical to ovoid and produce 2 or more narrowly elongated leaves, shaped like a lance, folded and leathery or fleshy.~~

	Racemes are produced with highly fragrant, waxy, delicate and long-lived flowers, most of which have rich green-brown and indigo-blue colors and come in several patterns. They are erect, about 60 centimeter-long, few-flowered to several-flowered stems that grows laterally longer than the leaves.

	~~They are known for their ease of culture and are much in demand as excellent cut flowers.~~

	~~Zygopetalums are hardy orchids that enjoy similar conditions to [[cymbidium]]s, and are often grown with them.~~

	==Cultivation==		==Cultivation==

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 '''Zygopetalum''' is a [[genus]] of the [[orchid]] family, consisting of about (40 according to American Horticultural Society / 16 according to Flora) species of medium-sized, evergreen, epiphytic or terrestrial orchids which are natives of humid forests at low- to mid-elevation parts [[South America]], primarily Brazil.
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	The Z. Mackaii group grow well under pot culture. One or two species with creeping rhizomes, like Z. maxillare, thrive best on sections of tree fern, osmunda rhizome, or in baskets. A good compost consists of equal parts of chopped sod, peat-fiber and sphagnum moss, well mixed and interspersed with pieces of rough charcoal, about one-half of the pot space being devoted to clean drainage material. After distributing the roots, the compost should be worked in carefully but not too firmly, about them, leaving the base of the plant even with, or just above, the rim of the pot. Repotting should be done when the plants show new root-action. The temperature should range about 60° F. by night and 65° to 70° by day in winter, and in summer as low as possible, with free ventilation during inclement weather. A cool, light location in the cattleya department is favorable. The compost should be kept in a moist condition at all times. The plants are propagated by cutting through the rhizome between the old pseudobulbs at a good eye, potting up the parts and removing them to a rather higher temperature until they start into new growth.		The Z. Mackaii group grow well under pot culture. One or two species with creeping rhizomes, like Z. maxillare, thrive best on sections of tree fern, osmunda rhizome, or in baskets. A good compost consists of equal parts of chopped sod, peat-fiber and sphagnum moss, well mixed and interspersed with pieces of rough charcoal, about one-half of the pot space being devoted to clean drainage material. After distributing the roots, the compost should be worked in carefully but not too firmly, about them, leaving the base of the plant even with, or just above, the rim of the pot. Repotting should be done when the plants show new root-action. The temperature should range about 60° F. by night and 65° to 70° by day in winter, and in summer as low as possible, with free ventilation during inclement weather. A cool, light location in the cattleya department is favorable. The compost should be kept in a moist condition at all times. The plants are propagated by cutting through the rhizome between the old pseudobulbs at a good eye, potting up the parts and removing them to a rather higher temperature until they start into new growth.

			Z. Armstrongiae – Z. Mackaii x Z. rostratum.— Z. Ballii, Rolfe. Fls. white, the sepals purple-tinged, the petals and lip blotched with bright rose-purple. G.C. III. 27:149. G.M. 48:365.—Z. Burtii, Benth.- Huntleya.—Z. chloranthum, Kranzl. Fls. small for the genus, greenish, fragrant, hairy inside.—Z. coeleste, Reichb. f.- Bollea.—Z. discolor, Reichb. f.-Warscewiczella.—Z. Lalindei, Reichb. f.-Bollea.—Z. Patinii, Reichb. f.-Bollea.—Z. Prainianum, Rolfe. Sepals and petals dusky brown, with obscure green stripes on petals; lip white, streaked with rose-purple. Peru. B.M. 8610.—Z. Roeblingianum –Z. rostratum X Z. maxillare. G.C. III. 34:227.—Z. violaceum, Reichb. f.-Bollea.—Z. Wendlandii Reichb. f.-Warscewiczella.
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			Zygopetalum. Orchidaceae.

			Sepals and petals nearly alike in form and color, often united to each other at the base, the lateral sepals forming a mentum with the foot of the column; labellum with the lateral lobes scarcely prominent, middle lobe broad and plane, spreading, or recurved at the apex, with a prominent fleshy crest on the disk; column incurved, wingless or with small wings; pollinia 4, not appendiculate.

			The Z. Mackaii group grow well under pot culture. One or two species with creeping rhizomes, like Z. maxillare, thrive best on sections of tree fern, osmunda rhizome, or in baskets. A good compost consists of equal parts of chopped sod, peat-fiber and sphagnum moss, well mixed and interspersed with pieces of rough charcoal, about one-half of the pot space being devoted to clean drainage material. After distributing the roots, the compost should be worked in carefully but not too firmly, about them, leaving the base of the plant even with, or just above, the rim of the pot. Repotting should be done when the plants show new root-action. The temperature should range about 60° F. by night and 65° to 70° by day in winter, and in summer as low as possible, with free ventilation during inclement weather. A cool, light location in the cattleya department is favorable. The compost should be kept in a moist condition at all times. The plants are propagated by cutting through the rhizome between the old pseudobulbs at a good eye, potting up the parts and removing them to a rather higher temperature until they start into new growth.
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	__NOTOC__		__NOTOC__
	'''Zygopetalum''' is a [[genus]] of the [[orchid]] family, consisting of about 40 species of medium-sized, evergreen, epiphytic or terrestrial orchids which are natives of humid forests at low- to mid-elevation parts [[South America]], primarily Brazil.		'''Zygopetalum''' is a [[genus]] of the [[orchid]] family, consisting of about (40 according to American Horticultural Society / 16 according to Flora) species of medium-sized, evergreen, epiphytic or terrestrial orchids which are natives of humid forests at low- to mid-elevation parts [[South America]], primarily Brazil.

	The pseudobulbs are conical to ovoid and produce 2 or more narrowly elongated leaves, shaped like a lance, folded and leathery or fleshy.		The pseudobulbs are conical to ovoid and produce 2 or more narrowly elongated leaves, shaped like a lance, folded and leathery or fleshy.
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	They are known for their ease of culture and are much in demand as excellent cut flowers.		They are known for their ease of culture and are much in demand as excellent cut flowers.

			Zygopetalums are hardy orchids that enjoy similar conditions to [[cymbidium]]s, and are often grown with them.

	==Cultivation==		==Cultivation==
	Cool to intermediate growing orchids. Grow in standard orchid potting mix (epiphytic) in containers that can accommodate their root systems, or in slatted baskets. Provide high humidity and bright light during growth, while watering freely and fertilizing with orchid fertilizer. During winter, give it full light and sparing water.		Cool to intermediate growing orchids. Grow in standard orchid potting mix, with a lot of coarse bark (epiphytic) in deep containers that can accommodate their vigorous root systems, or in slatted baskets. Provide high humidity and bright light during growth (spring to autumn), while watering freely and fertilizing with orchid fertilizer. Without the humidity/air circulation, leaf tips may dry off and spot. During winter, give it full light and sparing water.

	===Propagation===		===Propagation===
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	*''[[Zygopetalum sincoranum]]'' (Brazil - Bahia).		*''[[Zygopetalum sincoranum]]'' (Brazil - Bahia).
	*''[[Zygopetalum triste]]'' Dark-purple Zygopetalum (Brazil - Minas Gerais) (terrestrial or [[lithophyte]])		*''[[Zygopetalum triste]]'' Dark-purple Zygopetalum (Brazil - Minas Gerais) (terrestrial or [[lithophyte]])

			===Hybrids===
			Most hybrids heavily influenced by ''Zygopetalum mackayi'', leading to a similarity between many of the crossings. Crossing using ''Zygopetalum maxillare'' produced more compact plants, which can bloom more than once per year.

			*'Alan Greatwood' - shapely, round dark brown/maroon flowers with greenish edge to petals and sepals, a white labellum, with dark lilac veining;
			*'Blanchetown' - light tan flowers, purple labellum with darker striping;
			*'Imagination' - dark brown blooms, deep purple labellum;
			*'Kiwi Dust' - green blooms with bars of maroon markings, labellum is white and deep lilac;
			*'Titanic' - robust hybrid, highly fragrant.

	==References==		==References==
	*American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432		*American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432
			*Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881926248

	[[Category:Orchid]]		[[Category:Orchid]]

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			__NOTOC__
			'''Zygopetalum''' is a [[genus]] of the [[orchid]] family, consisting of about 40 species of medium-sized, evergreen, epiphytic or terrestrial orchids which are natives of humid forests at low- to mid-elevation parts [[South America]], primarily Brazil.

	~~'''Zygopetalum''' is~~ a ~~[[genus]] of the orchid family, consisting of about 40 species of medium-sized~~, ~~evergreen, epiphytic~~ or ~~terrestrial orchids which are natives of South America~~.		The pseudobulbs are conical to ovoid and produce 2 or more narrowly elongated leaves, shaped like a lance, folded and leathery or fleshy.

	They ~~occur in humid forests at low~~- to ~~mid~~-~~elevation regions of [[South America]], with most species in [[Brazil]]~~.		Racemes are produced with highly fragrant, waxy, delicate and long-lived flowers, most of which have rich green-brown and indigo-blue colors and come in several patterns. They are erect, about 60 centimeter-long, few-flowered to several-flowered stems that grows laterally longer than the leaves.

	~~Most~~ are ~~[[epiphyte]]s, but some~~ are [[terrestrial plant \|terrestrial]]s with glossy, strap-like, plicate [[leaf\|leaves]], which are apical, oblong or elliptic-lanceolate, acute or acuminate. These orchids have a robust growth form. Their ovoid-conical [[pseudobulb]]s are deciduous.		They are known for their ease of culture and are much in demand as excellent cut flowers.

	~~They produce an erect, 60 centimeter-long, few-flowered~~ to ~~several-flowered, [[raceme\|racemose]] [[inflorescence]] that grows laterally and is longer than the leaves~~. ~~Their prominent [[bract]]s equal the length of the [[ovary~~ (~~plants~~)~~\|ovary]]. They are known for~~ their ~~fragrant~~, ~~waxy~~, and ~~long-lived [[flower]]s~~ with ~~multiple blooms in shades of green, purple, burgundy~~, and ~~raspberry with several patterns~~.		==Cultivation==
			Cool to intermediate growing orchids. Grow in standard orchid potting mix (epiphytic) in containers that can accommodate their root systems, or in slatted baskets. Provide high humidity and bright light during growth, while watering freely and fertilizing with orchid fertilizer. During winter, give it full light and sparing water.

	~~They are known for their ease of culture~~ and ~~are much in demand as excellent cut flowers~~.		===Propagation===
			Divide when roots fill container and flow over sides. Otherwise, remove backbulbs which you can then pot separately.

			===Pests and Diseases===
			Susceptible to [[spider mites]], [[aphids]] and [[mealybugs]].

	== Species ==		== Species ==
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	*''[[Zygopetalum graminifolium]]'' (Brazil).		*''[[Zygopetalum graminifolium]]'' (Brazil).
	*''[[Zygopetalum hasslerianum]]'' (Paraguay).		*''[[Zygopetalum hasslerianum]]'' (Paraguay).
	''[[Zygopetalum maculatum]]'' Mackay's Zygopetalum (Peru to E. Brazil). '''type species''' (formerly ''[[Zygopetalum mackai]]'' (Hook.)		''[[Zygopetalum maculatum]]'' Mackay's Zygopetalum (Peru to E. Brazil). '''type species''' (formerly ''[[Zygopetalum mackai]], [[Zygopetalum macaii]]'' (Hook.) - Epiphytic with fleshy ovoid pseudobulbs and 2 or 3 pendant leaves which are lance shaped, leathery, apical, and 12-20 in. (30-50cm) long. The racemes are upright, with 5-7 green flowers, up to 3in (8cm) across and with bars of brown coloring and a heavily veined indigo-blue lip. Flowers autumn-winter. 12in (30cm) tall, 18in (45cm) wide. Min temp 52-55F (11-13C), Max temp 86F (30C).
	*''[[Zygopetalum maxillare]]'' : Chin-bone Zygopetalum (Brazil to NE. Argentina)		*''[[Zygopetalum maxillare]]'' : Chin-bone Zygopetalum (Brazil to NE. Argentina)
	*''[[Zygopetalum microphytum]]'' (SE. Brazil).		*''[[Zygopetalum microphytum]]'' (SE. Brazil).
	*''[[Zygopetalum pabstii]]'' (Brazil).		*''[[Zygopetalum pabstii]]'' (Brazil).
	*''[[Zygopetalum pedicellatum]]'' Mosen's Zygopetalum (SE. Brazil).		*''[[Zygopetalum pedicellatum]]'' Mosen's Zygopetalum (SE. Brazil).
			*''[[Zygopetalum Perrenoudii]]'' (''Z. intermedium'' x ''Z. maxillare''). Epiphytic with fleshy ovoid pseudobulbs and 2 pendant leaves which are lance shaped, leathery, apical, and 12-20 in. (30-50cm) long. The racemes are upright, with 5-12 green flowers, 2-3in (5-7cm) across and with light bars of brown coloring and a heavily veined indigo-blue lip. Flowers autumn-spring. 12in (30cm) tall and wide. Min temp 52-55F (11-13C), Max temp 86F (30C).
	*''[[Zygopetalum reginae]]'' (Brazil)		*''[[Zygopetalum reginae]]'' (Brazil)
	*''[[Zygopetalum rigbyanum]]'' (Brazil).		*''[[Zygopetalum rigbyanum]]'' (Brazil).
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	*''[[Zygopetalum triste]]'' Dark-purple Zygopetalum (Brazil - Minas Gerais) (terrestrial or [[lithophyte]])		*''[[Zygopetalum triste]]'' Dark-purple Zygopetalum (Brazil - Minas Gerais) (terrestrial or [[lithophyte]])

	==~~External links~~==		==References==
	*~~[http~~:~~//passmoore~~.~~com/picture~~.~~php?pic=515 Painting of a Pescatoria (an AKA for this genus)]~~		*American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432

	[[Category:Orchid ~~genera~~]]		[[Category:Orchid]]

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	'''Zygopetalum''' is a [[genus]] of the orchid family, consisting of ~~fourteen~~ species.		'''Zygopetalum''' is a [[genus]] of the orchid family, consisting of about 40 species of medium-sized, evergreen, epiphytic or terrestrial orchids which are natives of South America.

	~~This orchid's generic name~~, ~~derived from the Greek word "zygon"~~, ~~means "yoked petal." It refers to the yoke-like growth at the base of the [[labellum\|lip]] caused by the fusion~~ of ~~[[petal]]s and the [[sepal]]s~~.

	They occur in humid forests at low- to mid-elevation regions of [[South America]], with most species in [[Brazil]].		They occur in humid forests at low- to mid-elevation regions of [[South America]], with most species in [[Brazil]].

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	\| name = Zygopetalum		\| name = Zygopetalum
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	~~\| regnum = [[Plant]]ae~~		\| classis = Liliopsida
	~~\| divisio = [[Flowering plant\|Magnoliophyta]]~~		\| ordo = Asparagales
	\| classis = ~~[[Monocotyledon\|~~Liliopsida]]		\| familia = Orchidaceae
	\| ordo = [[Asparagales]]		\| subfamilia = Epidendroideae
	\| familia = [[Orchidaceae]]		\| tribus = Maxillarieae
	\| subfamilia = [[Epidendroideae]]
	\| tribus = [[Maxillarieae]]
	\| subtribus = Zygopetalinae		\| subtribus = Zygopetalinae
	\| alliance = Zygopetalum		\| alliance = Zygopetalum
	\| genus = ~~'''''~~Zygopetalum~~'''''~~		\| genus = Zygopetalum
	~~\| genus_authority = [[William Jackson Hooker\|Hook.]]~~
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	~~<center>See text</center>~~
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	'''Zygopetalum''' ~~([[William Jackson Hooker\|Hook.]] [[1833]]),~~ is a [[genus]] of the orchid family ~~([[Orchidaceae]]) (subfamily [[Epidendroideae]], tribe [[Maxillarieae]], subtribe [[Zygopetalinae]])~~, consisting of fourteen species.		'''Zygopetalum''' is a [[genus]] of the orchid family, consisting of fourteen species.

	This orchid's generic name, derived from the Greek word "zygon", means "yoked petal." It refers to the yoke-like growth at the base of the [[labellum\|lip]] caused by the fusion of [[petal]]s and the [[sepal]]s.		This orchid's generic name, derived from the Greek word "zygon", means "yoked petal." It refers to the yoke-like growth at the base of the [[labellum\|lip]] caused by the fusion of [[petal]]s and the [[sepal]]s.
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	== Species ==		== Species ==
			[[Image:Zygopetalum-Patricia-.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Zygopetalum Patricia Eisenbeiss 'Phoenix' (a hybrid)]]
	*''[[Zygopetalum brachypetalum Lindl.]]''		*''[[Zygopetalum brachypetalum Lindl.]]''
	*''[[Zygopetalum ghillanyi]]'' (Brazil).		*''[[Zygopetalum ghillanyi]]'' (Brazil).
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	*''[[Zygopetalum sincoranum]]'' (Brazil - Bahia).		*''[[Zygopetalum sincoranum]]'' (Brazil - Bahia).
	*''[[Zygopetalum triste]]'' Dark-purple Zygopetalum (Brazil - Minas Gerais) (terrestrial or [[lithophyte]])		*''[[Zygopetalum triste]]'' Dark-purple Zygopetalum (Brazil - Minas Gerais) (terrestrial or [[lithophyte]])

	~~[[Image:Zygopetalum-Patricia-.jpg\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Zygopetalum Patricia Eisenbeiss 'Phoenix' (a hybrid)]]~~

	==External links==		==External links==

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| color = lightgreen
| name = Zygopetalum
| image = Zygopetalum-maculatum.jpg
| image_caption = ''Zygopetalum maculatum''
| regnum = [[Plant]]ae
| divisio = [[Flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]]
| classis = [[Monocotyledon|Liliopsida]]
| ordo = [[Asparagales]]
| familia = [[Orchidaceae]]
| subfamilia = [[Epidendroideae]]
| tribus = [[Maxillarieae]]
| subtribus = Zygopetalinae
| alliance = Zygopetalum
| genus = '''''Zygopetalum'''''
| genus_authority = [[William Jackson Hooker|Hook.]]
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'''Zygopetalum''' ([[William Jackson Hooker|Hook.]] [[1833]]), is a [[genus]] of the orchid family ([[Orchidaceae]]) (subfamily [[Epidendroideae]], tribe [[Maxillarieae]], subtribe [[Zygopetalinae]]), consisting of fourteen species.

This orchid's generic name, derived from the Greek word "zygon", means "yoked petal." It refers to the yoke-like growth at the base of the [[labellum|lip]] caused by the fusion of [[petal]]s and the [[sepal]]s.

They occur in humid forests at low- to mid-elevation regions of [[South America]], with most species in [[Brazil]].

Most are [[epiphyte]]s, but some are [[terrestrial plant |terrestrial]]s with glossy, strap-like, plicate [[leaf|leaves]], which are apical, oblong or elliptic-lanceolate, acute or acuminate. These orchids have a robust growth form. Their ovoid-conical [[pseudobulb]]s are deciduous.

They produce an erect, 60 centimeter-long, few-flowered to several-flowered, [[raceme|racemose]] [[inflorescence]] that grows laterally and is longer than the leaves. Their prominent [[bract]]s equal the length of the [[ovary (plants)|ovary]]. They are known for their fragrant, waxy, and long-lived [[flower]]s with multiple blooms in shades of green, purple, burgundy, and raspberry with several patterns.

They are known for their ease of culture and are much in demand as excellent cut flowers.

== Species ==

*''[[Zygopetalum brachypetalum Lindl.]]''
*''[[Zygopetalum ghillanyi]]'' (Brazil).
*''[[Zygopetalum graminifolium]]'' (Brazil).
*''[[Zygopetalum hasslerianum]]'' (Paraguay).
*''[[Zygopetalum maculatum]]'' Mackay's Zygopetalum (Peru to E. Brazil). '''type species''' (formerly *''[[Zygopetalum mackai]]'' (Hook.)
*''[[Zygopetalum maxillare]]'' : Chin-bone Zygopetalum (Brazil to NE. Argentina)
*''[[Zygopetalum microphytum]]'' (SE. Brazil).
*''[[Zygopetalum pabstii]]'' (Brazil).
*''[[Zygopetalum pedicellatum]]'' Mosen's Zygopetalum (SE. Brazil).
*''[[Zygopetalum reginae]]'' (Brazil)
*''[[Zygopetalum rigbyanum]]'' (Brazil).
*''[[Zygopetalum sellowii]]'' (SE. Brazil).
*''[[Zygopetalum silvanum]]'' (Brazil - Bahia).
*''[[Zygopetalum sincoranum]]'' (Brazil - Bahia).
*''[[Zygopetalum triste]]'' Dark-purple Zygopetalum (Brazil - Minas Gerais) (terrestrial or [[lithophyte]])

[[Image:Zygopetalum-Patricia-.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Zygopetalum Patricia Eisenbeiss 'Phoenix' (a hybrid)]]

==External links==
*[http://passmoore.com/picture.php?pic=515 Painting of a Pescatoria (an AKA for this genus)]

[[Category:Orchid genera]]