Spiranthes orchioides (Sw.) Rich.

  • Authority

    Schweinfurth, Charles. 1967. Orchidaceae of the Guayana Highland. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 14: 69-214.

  • Family

    Orchidaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Spiranthes orchioides (Sw.) Rich.

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - BRAZIL. Rio Branco: Serra Tepequem, northwest escarpment, 1000-1200 m alt., terrestrial saprophyte, flowers salmon, November 23, 1954, B. Maguire & C. K. Maguire 40026. VENEZUELA. Bolivar: Auydn-tepui, 460 m alt., December 1937-January 1938, G. H . H. Tate 1209. A widespread species extending from Florida (U.S.A.), the West Indies (type of Satyrium orchioides) and MEXICO, through Central America to BRAZIL and ARGENTINA.

  • Discussion

    Satyrium orchioides Sw., Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. 118: 1788.

  • Distribution

    BRAZIL. Rio Branco: Serra Tepequem, northwest escarpment, 1000-1200 m alt., terrestrial saprophyte, flowers salmon, November 23, 1954, B. Maguire & C. K. Maguire 40026. VENEZUELA. Bolivar: Auydn-tepui, 460 m alt., December 1937-January 1938, G. H . H. Tate 1209. A widespread species extending from Florida (U.S.A.), the West Indies (type of Satyrium orchioides) and MEXICO, through Central America to BRAZIL and ARGENTINA.

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