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Holcoglossum pumilum

Holcoglossum pumilum (Hayata) L.J.Chen, X.J.Xiao & G.Q.Zhang
Holcoglossum pumilum
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Holcoglossum pumilum is a species in the Orchidaceae family, native to Taiwan (TW). It was formally described in 2013 by L.J. Chen, X.J. Xiao, and G.Q. Zhang, based on earlier work by Hayata.

Description

Holcoglossum pumilum belongs to the genus Holcoglossum within the Orchidaceae family, which is known for its diverse and often epiphytic orchid species. This species is native to Taiwan, where it is part of the region's rich orchid flora. The name was published in 2013 by L.J. Chen, X.J. Xiao, and G.Q. Zhang, who reclassified the species previously described by Hayata. The species is part of the broader taxonomic study of orchids in the region, contributing to the understanding of the Orchidaceae's biodiversity in Taiwan.

Distribution

TW · Taiwan

Synonyms

Ascocentrum pumilumAscolabium pumilumSaccolabium pumilumGastrochilus pumilusVanda hayatae

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