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Trichoglottis triflora

Trichoglottis triflora (Guillaumin) Garay & Seidenf.
Trichoglottis triflora
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Trichoglottis triflora is a species in the Orchidaceae family, first described in 1972 by Garay & Seidenf. It was originally based on material studied by Guillaumin. This orchid is native to South-Central China, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Description

Trichoglottis triflora belongs to the genus Trichoglottis within the Orchidaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as orchids. The species was formally published in 1972 by Garay & Seidenf., who reclassified it from earlier work by Guillaumin. It is found in several Southeast Asian countries, including South-Central China, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The species name 'triflora' may indicate a characteristic of having three flowers or floral parts. As a member of the Orchidaceae, it shares traits typical of orchids, such as specialized pollination mechanisms and diverse floral structures.

Distribution

China South-Central · Myanmar · Thailand · Vietnam

Synonyms

Saccolabium triflorum

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