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The Kinabalu Entomophia

Entomophia kinabaluensis

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

small epiphytic orchid, grass like leaves

Habitat:

montane rainforest, 800m

Notes:

I haven't seen an orchid flower quite like this one. Not sure if it opens are more or this is it. I found this and a few other orchids on a fallen over tree. Mountain near Pensiangan.

Species ID Suggestions

The Kinabalu Entomophia

Entomophia kinabaluensis

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Comments (3)
Dan Doucette
Thanks GreenBugs. It might be Spiranthes, but this was epiphytic whereas most Spiranthes are terrestrial.
GreenBugs
very nice find and pictures. The orchid looks like a Spiranthes species although it's a bit difficult to get the exact species. http://greennature.com/article195.html

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