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Cyrtopodium lissochiloides

Cyrtopodium lissochiloides Hoehne & Schltr.
Cyrtopodium lissochiloides
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Cyrtopodium lissochiloides is a species in the Orchidaceae family, native to Brazil. It is found in the Southeast and West-Central regions of the country. The species was first described in 1921 by Hoehne and Schltr.

Description

Cyrtopodium lissochiloides belongs to the Orchidaceae family, one of the largest families of flowering plants. It is a member of the genus Cyrtopodium, which includes several orchid species. This orchid is distributed across specific regions of Brazil, including the Southeast and West-Central areas. The species was formally published in 1921 by botanists Hoehne and Schltr., who provided its scientific classification. As a member of the Orchidaceae, it shares characteristics common to orchids, such as specialized floral structures and typically epiphytic or terrestrial growth habits.

Distribution

BR · Brazil Southeast · Brazil West-Central

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