ISSN:
1615-6110
Keywords:
Angiosperms
;
Orchidaceae
;
Coryanthes
;
Fragrance analyses
;
2-N-methylaminobenzaldehyde
;
taxonomic studies
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract All members of the investigated genusCoryanthes (subtribeStanhopeinae) are pollinated by male euglossine bees. The different fragrance profiles are the primary reproductive isolating mechanisms, because the flowers are interfertile. The fragrance patterns of 17 species ofCoryanthes were analyzed by gas chromatography as a means to improve the classification of this genus. A first amine (2-N-methylaminobenzaldehyde) was found to be the main fragrance compound of an as yet unclassifiedCoryanthes species.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00936096