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needleroot bentspur orchid

Scientific Name: Campylocentrum filiforme

Family: Orchidaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Needleroot Bentspur Orchid

The Needleroot Bentspur Orchid, also known as Campylocentrum filiforme, is a fascinating plant. This page provides information on its taxonomy, distribution, and more.

Scientific Classification

  • Accepted Scientific Name: Dendrophylax monteverdi (Rchb. f.)
  • Synonyms:
    • Campylocentrum filiforme (Sw.) Cogn. ex Kuntze
    • Dendrophylax filiformis
    • Campylocentrum monteverde (Rchb. f.) Rolfe
    • Harrisella filiformis (Sw.) Cogn.
    • Campylocentrum micranthum (Lindl.) (not accepted)
  • Common Name: Needleroot Bentspur Orchid
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Order: Orchidales
  • Family: Orchidaceae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Classified as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • Some species of Bentspur Orchids are leafless.

Habitat

  • Grows on trunks of trees (arboreal).

Related Plants

  • Similar plants include other Bentspur Orchids such as Campylocentrum fasciolum (arboreal bentspur orchid) and Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum (leafless bentspur orchid).

Further Information

  • NCBI Taxonomy recognizes this species.
  • USDA Plants database contains information about this plant.
  • Learn about growing tips from real gardeners.
  • Further information can be found on Garden Guides.