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Gastrochilus japonicus

Gastrochilus japonicus (Makino) Schltr.
Gastrochilus japonicus
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Gastrochilus japonicus (Makino) Schltr. is an orchid species in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to China Southeast, Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto, and Taiwan. The species was first described in 1913.

Description

Gastrochilus japonicus is a member of the Orchidaceae family and is found in several regions of East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It is part of the genus Gastrochilus and was formally published in 1913. The species is commonly referred to as Tamra gastrochilus in some contexts.

Distribution

China Southeast · Japan · Korea · Nansei-shoto · Taiwan

Synonyms

Saccolabium japonicumGastrochilus holttumianusGastrochilus taiwanianus

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