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Cranichis diphylla
Scientific Name: Cranichis diphylla
Family: Orchidaceae
Category: Monocot
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Cranichis diphylla: The Two-Leaved Cranichis
Cranichis diphylla, commonly referred to as the Two-Leaved Cranichis, is a fascinating orchid species within the Cranichis genus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cranichis diphylla Sw.
- Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Subkingdom: Viridiplantae
- Infrakingdom: Streptophyta (land plants)
- Superdivision: Embryophyta
- Synonym: Cranichis guatemalensis Schltr.
Distribution and Habitat
This orchid is native to a range of locations:
- Dominican Republic
- Jamaica (Type locality)
- Mexico
- Guatemala
- El Salvador
- Costa Rica
- South America
It's often found growing among moss in damp, high-altitude mountainous regions.
Morphological Characteristics
- Flower size: Approximately 1/4 inch (7mm).
- Form: Terrestrial herb (Hierba terrestre).
Additional Information
- Taxonomic Serial Number (ITIS): 43531
Further Resources
For more in-depth information, you can consult the following resources:
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
- Encyclopedia of Life
- The Plant List
- IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
- NYBG Virtual Herbarium (New York Botanical Garden)
- Australian Plant Name Index
- Lund University Botanical Museum (LD) Herbarium specimen LD1261240
- Discover Life
- Ecuador Megadiverso: www.flickr.com/andreaskay/albums