Spathoglottis carolinensis

Spathoglottis carolinensis
A flower with pale pink petals, growing outdoors
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: Spathoglottis
Species:
S. carolinensis
Binomial name
Spathoglottis carolinensis

Spathoglottis carolinensis, commonly known as the Caroline ground orchid,[2] is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae.

The species is native to the wet tropical biome of the Caroline Islands and the Mariana Islands, in the northwest Pacific ocean. It was described by Rudolf Schlechter in 1914.[3]

Description

Spathoglottis carolinensis is a perennial herb.[2] The plants have underground storage organs.[3]

Conservation

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

References

  1. 1 2 "Spathoglottis carolinensis". SpeciesPlus.net. CITES. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Spathoglottis carolinensis Schltr". Plants.sc.egov.usda.gov. US Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Spathoglottis carolinensis Schltr". powo.science.kew.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
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