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Rossioglossum beloglossum

Rossioglossum beloglossum (Rchb.f.) J.M.H.Shaw
Rossioglossum beloglossum
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Rossioglossum beloglossum is a species in the Orchidaceae family, native to several regions in Central America and parts of Mexico. It was formally described in 2014 and belongs to the genus Rossioglossum.

Description

Rossioglossum beloglossum (Rchb.f.) J.M.H.Shaw is an orchid species found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and various regions of Mexico including the Gulf, Southeast, and Southwest. It is part of the Orchidaceae family, one of the largest families of flowering plants. The species was published in 2014 under the genus Rossioglossum, which is characterized by specific morphological traits typical of tropical orchids.

Distribution

Costa Rica · El Salvador · Guatemala · Honduras · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Southeast · Mexico Southwest · Nicaragua

Synonyms

Odontoglossum beloglossumAmparoa beloglossaAmparoa costaricensisAmparoa helleriRhynchostele beloglossa

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