Spathoglottis elmeri
| Spathoglottis elmeri | |
|---|---|
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Spathoglottis |
| Species: | S. elmeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Spathoglottis elmeri | |
Spathoglottis elmeri, commonly known as Elmer's ground orchid,[2] is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the Philippines. The species was described in 1912, and is listed in Appendix II of CITES.
Taxonomy
Spathoglottis elmeri was named by Oakes Ames in 1912.[3]
Distribution
Spathoglottis elmeri is native to the wet tropical biome of the Philippines. It is found on the islands of Mindoro and Negros.[4]
Description
Spathoglottis elmeri has underground storage organs (pseudobulbs).[4]
Conservation
Spathoglottis elmeri is listed in Appendix II of CITES. There are no quotas or suspensions in place for the species.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Spathoglottis elmeri". SpeciesPlus.net. CITES. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ↑ "Integrated Taxonomic Information System - Report". Itis.gov. Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ↑ "Spathoglottis elmeri Ames". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens.
- 1 2 "Spathoglottis elmeri". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
External links
Data related to Spathoglottis elmeri at Wikispecies