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Hemipilia calcicola

Hemipilia calcicola (W.W.Sm.) Y.Tang & H.Peng
Hemipilia calcicola
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Hemipilia calcicola is a species in the Orchidaceae family, native to regions including China North-Central, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Nepal, Qinghai, Tibet, and West Himalaya. It was formally described in 2015 by Y.Tang & H.Peng, based on earlier work by W.W.Sm.

Description

Hemipilia calcicola belongs to the Orchidaceae family and is part of the Hemipilia genus. It is found in several regions across Asia, including China North-Central, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Nepal, Qinghai, Tibet, and West Himalaya. The species was published in 2015 by Y.Tang & H.Peng, building on the earlier taxonomic work of W.W.Sm. This orchid species is adapted to the diverse habitats of its native range and contributes to the rich biodiversity of the Orchidaceae family in the region.

Distribution

China North-Central · China South-Central · East Himalaya · Nepal · Qinghai · Tibet · West Himalaya

Synonyms

Neottianthe calcicolaNeottianthe cucullata var. calcicolaNeottianthe gymnadenioidesSymphyosepalum gymnadenioidesGymnadenia calcicolaPonerorchis cucullata var. calcicola

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