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Govenia superba

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Govenia superba
1836 illustration[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Govenia
Species:
G. superba
Binomial name
Govenia superba
Synonyms[2]

Maxillaria superba Lex. (basionym)

Govenia superba is a species of orchid. Its natural range runs from central Mexico south to Honduras.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Miss Drake (1803-1857) del., J. Watts sc. - Edwards's Botanical Register, volume 21 plate 1795
  2. ^ a b Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families