The Relationship Between Insect Visitors and Chemical Fragrance Composition of Cypripedium parviflorum var. Pubescens In Central Virginia.

Student Author Information

Ruth Elkins, University of LynchburgFollow

Location

Room 232, Schewel Hall

Access Type

Open Access

Entry Number

65

Start Date

4-10-2019 4:00 PM

End Date

4-10-2019 4:15 PM

College

Lynchburg College of Arts and Sciences

Department

Chemistry

Abstract

Due to its rarity, little is known regarding which insects pollinate Cypripedium parviflorum var. pubescens, large yellow lady slipper orchids, and why they do so when offered no reward. Insect identification and fragrance composition data have been collected from two populations of large yellow lady slippers in Central Virginia for more than a decade. This research analyzed data in order to determine potential relationships between visiting insects and fragrance compositions of the orchid. The results of this research can be used to establish and protect populations of Cypripedium parviflorum var. pubescens.

Faculty Mentor(s)

Dr. Nancy Cowden
Dr. Steve Burris
Dr. Priscilla Gannicott

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