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Psychilis truncata

Psychilis truncata (Cogn.) Sauleda
Psychilis truncata
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Psychilis truncata is a species in the Orchidaceae family, native to the Dominican Republic. It was published in 1988 and belongs to the genus Psychilis.

Description

Psychilis truncata (Cogn.) Sauleda is an orchid species found in the Dominican Republic. It is part of the Orchidaceae family, one of the largest families of flowering plants. The species was formally described in 1988 and is classified under the genus Psychilis. Its distribution is limited to the Dominican Republic, where it grows in its natural habitat. As a member of the Orchidaceae, it shares characteristics typical of orchids, including specialized floral structures and often epiphytic or terrestrial growth habits.

Distribution

Dominican Republic

Synonyms

Psychilis truncata var. tubichilaEncyclia truncataEpidendrum eggersiiEpidendrum truncatum

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