Gastrochilus acutifolius
Appearance
Gastrochilus acutifolius | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Genus: | Gastrochilus |
Species: | G. acutifolius
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Binomial name | |
Gastrochilus acutifolius | |
Synonyms[1] | |
Gastrochilus acutifolius is a species of orchid found in Assam (India), eastern Himalayas, Nepal, Myanmar and Vietnam.[1][2] The specific epithet, acutifolius, meaning "thorny leaves", is derived from Latin acutus (pointed, acute), and -folius (-leaved), and refers to the characteristic shape of the leaves.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- ^ "Gastrochilus acutifolius". Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
- ^ Eggli, Urs; Newton, Leonard E. (2004). Etymological Dictionary of Succulent Plant Names. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer. p. 2. ISBN 978-3-540-00489-9. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
External links
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