Octomeria zygoglossa

Octomeria zygoglossa
A scientific illustration of the flowers and leaves of Octomeria zygoglossa
Illustration
CITES Appendix II [1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Octomeria
Species:
O. zygoglossa
Binomial name
Octomeria zygoglossa

Octomeria zygoglossa is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphyte.[2]

The species is native to Colombia. It was named in 2010, and is listed in Appendix II of CITES.

Taxonomy

Octomeria zygoglossa was named by Carlyle A. Luer in 2010.[2]

Distribution

Octomeria zygoglossa is native to the wet tropical biome of Colombia.[2]

Conservation

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

References

  1. 1 2 "Octomeria zygoglossa". SpeciesPlus.net. CITES. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "Octomeria zygoglossa". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-06-07.
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