Spathoglottis chrysantha

Spathoglottis chrysantha
Preserved specimen of Spathoglottis chrysantha, consisting of dried flowers with stems and leaves
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. chrysantha
Binomial name
Spathoglottis chrysantha

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]

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]

References

  1. 1 2 "Spathoglottis chrysantha". SpeciesPlus.net. CITES. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Spathoglottis chrysantha Ames". powo.science.kew.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Spathoglottis chrysantha Ames". ipni.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  4. ↑ Ames, Oakes (1905). Orchidaceae: illustrations and studies of the family Orchidaceae. Vol. 2. Houghton, Mifflin. p. 161.

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