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Glomera diosmoides

(Schltr.) J. J. Sm.

Orchidaceae Edible: ?

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Description

An orchid. It grows on the surface of other plants. It grows 15-30 cm tall. The leaves are erect and narrow. The flowers are white.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the wet tropics. It grows in forests between 1,200-1,300 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Papua New Guinea, PNG,

Synonyms

Glomera ambricaulis (P. Royen) J.M. H. ShawGlossorhyncha diosmoides Schltr.Glossorhyncha stenophylla Gilli

References (1)

  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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