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Didymoplexis fimbriata

Scientific Name: Didymoplexis fimbriata

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Didymoplexis fimbriata

Didymoplexis fimbriata Schltr. is a synonym for Didymoplexis micradenia (Rchb.f.) Hemsl.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Didymoplexis fimbriata Schltr.
  • Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species

Synonyms

  • Didymoplexis micradenia (Rchb.f.) Hemsl. (accepted name)
  • Didymoplexis minor subsp. samoensis H.Fleischm. & Rech.
  • Didymoplexis minor var. amboinensis J.J.Sm.
  • Didymoplexis minor var. salmonea J.J.Sm.

Distribution

  • Known from Thailand, C. Vietnam, Malesia to Taiwan and W. Pacific.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Didymoplexis is described as a genus of leafless, achlorophyllous orchids.
  • It is also described as a very small, leafless saprophyte, growing on decaying wood on forest floors.

Additional Information

  • In China, Didymoplexis is known as Xiao Shuang Chun Lan.

Further Resources

  • TaxonConcept Knowledge Base: http://lod.taxonconcept.org/ses/b9k3G.html
  • International Plant Names Index (IPNI)
  • Tropicos