Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
DNA work has found Cyclopogon to be closely related to genera such as Pelexia and Sarcoglottis, and relatively distantly related to Spiranthes s.s. (Górniak et al. 2006).
Classification
Citation
CYCLOPOGON C. Presl, Reliq. Haenk. 1: 93, pl. 13. 1827.
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Cyclopogon ovalifolius C. Presl 1827.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclopogon cranichoides | CRANICHIS LADIESTRESSES | Native FACW (NWPL) | ||
| Cyclopogon elatus | TALL NEOTTIA; TALL LADIESTRESSES | Native Endangered-State UPL (NWPL) FACW (DEP) |
[Family identification key]
1. Petioles 1-3.5(5) cm long, spreading to ascending; leaf blade underside grayish to purplish; lateral sepals becoming spreading-recurved; petal midvein and margins dark brownish to reddish; lip apex white and relatively firm
1. Petiole 2.5-5(10) cm long, ascending to erect; leaf blade underside green; lateral sepals appressed to somewhat ascending; petal midvein and margins of petals pale greenish to pale brownish; lip apex becoming hyaline and delicate
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beadlea | Beadlea Small, Fl. S.E. U.S. 319, 1329. 1903. | TYPE: Beadlea storeri (Chapman) Small 1913. (Spiranthes storeri Chapman 1897.) |