Himantoglossum Metlesicsianum

himantoglossum metlesicsianum

Himantoglossum metlesicsianum, commonly known as Metlesics's Giant Orchid, is a rare and striking orchid species endemic to the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. It is a robust geophyte characterized by its thick, fleshy stems and dense, imposing spikes of colorful flowers. Adapted to the challenging volcanic terrains, this plant spends the dry summer dormant underground as a tuber, only emerging during the cooler winter months when moisture levels rise. It represents a vital and unique evolutionary branch of orchid flora in Macaronesia.

生息地: Found in open Canary Island pine forests, volcanic scrublands, and rocky slopes with porous ash soils, usually at altitudes between 500 and 1,200 meters.

外見

This robust orchid typically stands between 15 and 60 centimeters tall, featuring a thick green stem often flushed with purple. The leaves are large, shiny, and broadly oval, forming a basal rosette that emerges before the flower spike. The inflorescence is a dense, cylindrical cluster of 20 to 40 flowers, each adorned with a prominent, deeply three-lobed pinkish-purple to brownish lip covered in darker violet spots. A short, downward-pointing spur is visible behind each flower.

界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Liliopsida目Asparagales科Orchidaceae属Himantoglossum

Himantoglossum Metlesicsianum

カテゴリ

植物

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Like most orchids, its seeds are as fine as dust and possess no food reserves, depending entirely on a fungal partner for the energy to grow.

The species name 'metlesicsianum' was chosen to honor Hans Metlesics, an Austrian botanist who dedicated much of his life to cataloging Canarian flora.

This orchid is one of the earliest blooming flowers in the Canary Islands, with blossoms opening as early as December.

特殊能力

It relies on symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi in the soil to provide essential carbon and nutrients, particularly during seed germination.

Exhibits exceptional tolerance to porous, nutrient-poor volcanic soils, utilizing underground tubers to store energy and survive summer droughts.

Employs food-deceptive mimicry, attracting local insect pollinators with bright colors and floral scent without producing actual nectar.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 15-60 cm
寿命: 5-20 年

食性と食事

As a photosynthetic plant, it produces its own sugars using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide, while relying on mycorrhizal fungi for mineral uptake.

年齢による違い: As microscopic seeds and young protocorms, they are entirely mycoheterotrophic, depending 100% on host fungi before developing green leaves to photosynthesize.

主な食物

Sunlight
Water
Carbon dioxide
Soil minerals

採餌方法

Photosynthesis

生態系とのつながり

mutualism

Canary Island Pine

Pinus canariensis

Grows in the shelter of this endemic pine forest, benefiting from the shaded microclimate and acidic leaf litter.

mutualism

Canary Islands Bumblebee

Bombus canariensis

Attracted to the showy, deceptive flowers, this endemic bee acts as a primary pollinator.

mutualism

Rhizoctonia-like fungus

Tulasnella calospora

Provides essential nutrients to the germinating seeds of the orchid in the volcanic soil.

特徴

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安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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よくある質問

Himantoglossum Metlesicsianumを見分けるには？

Himantoglossum Metlesicsianumを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。

Himantoglossum Metlesicsianumの長さは何ですか？

15-60 cm

Himantoglossum Metlesicsianumの寿命は何ですか？

5-20 年

Himantoglossum Metlesicsianumは何を食べますか？

As a photosynthetic plant, it produces its own sugars using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide, while relying on mycorrhizal fungi for mineral uptake.

Himantoglossum Metlesicsianumは通常どこに生息していますか？

Found in open Canary Island pine forests, volcanic scrublands, and rocky slopes with porous ash soils, usually at altitudes between 500 and 1,200 meters.

Himantoglossum Metlesicsianumはどのように狩りをしますか？

Photosynthesis