20 关于兰花的奇闻轶事

 20 关于兰花的奇闻轶事

Charles Cook

奇妙的、异国的和奇特的,它们使世界充满了色彩、奇怪的香气和巨大的美。

See_also: 一株植物,一个故事:晚安

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兰科植物是世界上最广泛的植物家族,约有30,000种,分布在最多样化的栖息地。

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在南极洲大陆上,只有在纯沙漠的栖息地和地面结冰的地区没有兰花。

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大多数兰花是附生植物,即它们附着在树干和树枝上生长。

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世界上最大的兰花是 斑鸠草(Grammatophyllum speciosum 它原产于东南亚,一株可重达两吨,每个假鳞茎可长达三米。 它被称为虎皮兰,因为它的花有橙色斑点,类似老虎的颜色。

斑鸠草(Grammatophyllum speciosum) 照片显示的是苏黎世植物园中一株相对年轻的植物。

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世界上最小的兰花在2018年被描述出来,尺寸在两到三毫米之间。 它是在危地马拉发现的,被称为 Lepanthes oscarrodrigoi .

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在葡萄牙,大约有70种兰花,所有这些兰花都受到法律保护,有灭绝的危险。

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欧洲最稀有的兰花是葡萄牙的,只存在于亚速尔群岛的圣若热岛上,被称为 桔梗 .

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世界上最畅销的室内植物是兰花 蝴蝶兰 !

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1856年,第一个开花的杂交兰花在英国展出,名称为 Calanthe dominii 从那时起,已有超过20万个兰花杂交种被注册。

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兰花是雌雄同体的,在同一结构中具有雄性和雌性器官的名称柱。 然而,有两个属的兰花在同一植物上产生独立的雄花和雌花,它们是 卡塔斯蒂姆 循环器 .

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猴头兰的花看起来像小猴子的脸,原产于南美洲,它们的真名是德古拉,但这与德古拉伯爵无关,它们的名字是 "小龙 "的意思。

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烹饪中使用的最重要的兰花是香草属,其果实一旦成熟,富含有机化合物香兰素。 这些果实就是香草荚。

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有许多芳香的兰花,但并不是所有的兰花都有令人类嗅觉愉悦的香气。 有一些 大叶女贞 这些兰花在一些授粉昆虫那里非常成功,但却不太受种植者的喜爱!它们有强烈的香味,让人想起腐肉或猫尿!

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兰花的开花时间是非常多变的,例如,香草的花只开放几个小时,而一些 蝴蝶兰 开花时间可以持续四个多月。

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兰花 紫藤花 是巴拿马的国花。 它也被称为圣灵兰。 如果你仔细观察,你会发现花内有一只白鸽子。

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兰花有许多不同的授粉者,绝大多数是昆虫,包括蜜蜂、蝴蝶、苍蝇和蚂蚁,但也有其他动物被吸引到兰花上为其授粉,如蜂鸟、小型啮齿动物和蝙蝠。

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达尔文研究了多年兰花的秘密,甚至预测了一种夜行蝴蝶的存在,作为一种美丽的非洲兰花的授粉者。 40年后,科学家发现达尔文描述的动物确实存在。

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每个兰花豆荚或果实可以包含几百万颗微小的兰花种子。 它们的重量使风可以将它们传播到几公里之外。 这些种子不像其他植物的种子那样有食物储备,因此必须与一种真菌建立伙伴关系,在发芽的早期阶段帮助它们。

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一株兰花在第一次开花前的平均生长时间可以在三年、五年甚至二十年之间变化。

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有一些兰花的叶子有非常不同的颜色、大小和质地,甚至有一些兰花从不长叶子。 花直接从根部发芽。 这些被称为鬼兰。

关于兰花和它们的秘密,有很多东西需要了解,我希望你继续喜欢阅读我在《花园》杂志上关于这些奇妙植物的文章。

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Charles Cook

Charles Cook is a passionate horticulturist, blogger, and avid plant lover, dedicated to sharing his knowledge and love for gardens, plants, and decoration. With over two decades of experience in the field, Charles has honed his expertise and turned his passion into a career.Growing up on a farm, surrounded by lush greenery, Charles developed a deep appreciation for nature's beauty from an early age. He would spend hours exploring the vast fields and tending to various plants, nurturing a love for gardening that would follow him throughout his life.After graduating with a degree in horticulture from a prestigious university, Charles embarked on his professional journey, working in various botanical gardens and nurseries. This invaluable hands-on experience allowed him to gain a deep understanding of different plant species, their unique requirements, and the art of landscape design.Recognizing the power of online platforms, Charles decided to start his blog, offering a virtual space for fellow garden enthusiasts to gather, learn, and find inspiration. His engaging and informative blog, filled with captivating videos, helpful tips, and the latest news, has garnered a loyal following from gardeners of all levels.Charles believes that a garden is not just a collection of plants, but a living, breathing sanctuary that can bring joy, tranquility, and connection to nature. Heendeavors to unravel the secrets of successful gardening, providing practical advice on plant care, design principles, and innovative decoration ideas.Beyond his blog, Charles frequently collaborates with gardening professionals, participates in workshops and conferences, and even contributes articles to prominent gardening publications. His passion for gardens and plants knows no bounds, and he tirelessly seeks to expand his knowledge, always striving to bring fresh and exciting content to his readers.Through his blog, Charles aims to inspire and encourage others to unlock their own green thumbs, believing that anyone can create a beautiful, thriving garden with the right guidance and a sprinkle of creativity. His warm and genuine writing style, coupled with his wealth of expertise, ensures that readers will be enthralled and empowered to embark on their own garden adventures.When Charles isn't busy tending to his own garden or sharing his expertise online, he enjoys exploring botanical gardens around the world, capturing the beauty of flora through his camera lens. With a deep-rooted commitment to nature conservation, he actively advocates for sustainable gardening practices, cultivating an appreciation for the fragile ecosystem we inhabit.Charles Cook, a true plant aficionado, invites you to join him on a journey of discovery, as he opens the doors to the captivatingworld of gardens, plants, and decoration through his captivating blog and enchanting videos.