Porphyrostachys
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| Porphyrostachys | |
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| Porphyrostachys pilifera | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Tribe: | Cranichideae |
| Subtribe: | Cranichidinae |
| Genus: | Porphyrostachys Rchb.f. |
Porphyrostachys is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae, native to South America. As of June 2014, it contains two known species:[1][2][3][4]
- Porphyrostachys parviflora (C.Schweinf.) Garay - Peru
- Porphyrostachys pilifera (Kunth) Rchb.f. - Peru, Ecuador
