Pterostylis papuana
Also known as: Pterostylis arfakensis (J.J.Sm.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. +6 more
- Pterostylis arfakensis (J.J.Sm.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.
- Pterostylis braemii H.Mohr
- Pterostylis novoguineensis Ridl.
- Pterostylis papuana var. arfakensis J.J.Sm.
- Pterostylis papuana var. papuana
- Pterostylis papuana var. seramica J.J.Sm.
- Pterostylis papuana var. seranica J.J.Sm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Pterostylis papuana is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Pterostylis is notably large, comprising more than 300 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Maluku, New Guinea, Solomon Is.