Pterygodium cruciferum
Pterygodium cruciferum Sond.
Pterygodium cruciferum is a species in the Orchidaceae family, native to the Cape Provinces. It was first described in 1846 by Sond.
Description
Pterygodium cruciferum, described by Sond. in 1846, is a member of the Orchidaceae family. This species is part of the genus Pterygodium and is naturally found in the Cape Provinces. Its classification within the Orchidaceae reflects its relation to other orchid species, a large and diverse plant family. The species name 'cruciferum' may refer to a cross-like feature in its morphology.
Distribution
Cape Provinces