Cyrtosia septentrionalis
Akebian Fruit Orchid
Also known as: Cyrtosia septentrionalis f. flava Suetsugu +1 more
- Cyrtosia septentrionalis f. flava Suetsugu
- Galeola septentrionalis Rchb.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holomycotrophic rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cyrtosia septentrionalis (commonly known as Akebian-fruit orchid) is a rhizomatous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Indigenous to Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China Southeast, Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Pennsylvania