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Sarcoglyphis potamophila

Sarcoglyphis potamophila (Schltr.) Garay & W.Kittr.
Sarcoglyphis potamophila
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Sarcoglyphis potamophila is a species in the Orchidaceae family, native to Borneo. It was first described in 1986 by Garay and W.Kittr., based on earlier work by Schltr.

Description

Sarcoglyphis potamophila belongs to the Orchidaceae, one of the largest families of flowering plants. This species is part of the genus Sarcoglyphis and is found in the region of Borneo. The scientific name was formally published in 1986 by Garay and W.Kittr., who revised and reclassified the species originally documented by Schltr. The species is known only from its type locality in Borneo, where it grows in its natural habitat. No additional details on its ecology or conservation status are provided in the source data.

Distribution

Borneo

Synonyms

Sarcanthus potamophilusCleisostoma potamophilum

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