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Spathoglottis papuana

Photo by Scott Frazier
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Alongside dirt track on degraded land in foothills of Cyclops Mountains.

Notes:

Confirmation of species ID needed. Coordinate position not precise.

Species ID Suggestions

Purple Ground Orchid

Spathiglottis plicata

Reference Link
ceherzog
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Comments (4)
Scott Frazier
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Scott Frazier
Thanks. Both species accepted by Kew Gardens et al, and not synonyms. plicata is very widespread. papuana only from New Guinea. But I'm no expert...
Dan Doucette
I think ceherzog has it. Maybe papuana is more of a local species name. It's odd how much these look like Phalaenopsis as well.
Dan Doucette
Nice Spotting! I think you are right with the species.

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PublishedJuly 23, 2011

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