Spathoglottis chrysantha

Species of flowering plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Spathoglottis chrysantha is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. The species is native to the wet tropical biome of the Philippines.[2] It was described in 1908, by Oakes Ames.[3]

Clade:Embryophytes
Clade:Tracheophytes
Clade:Spermatophytes
Clade:Angiosperms
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Spathoglottis chrysantha
Preserved specimen of Spathoglottis chrysantha, consisting of dried flowers with stems and leaves
CITES Appendix II [1]
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Spathoglottis
Species:
S. chrysantha
Binomial name
Spathoglottis chrysantha
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Description

Spathoglottis chrysantha has sinewy leaves. The flowers are 3–4 centimetres (1.2–1.6 in) in diameter.[4] The plant has underground storage organs.[2]

Conservation

Spathoglottis chrysantha is listed in Appendix II of CITES. There are no quotas or suspensions in place for the species.[1]

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