Herminium handelii
Also known as: Bhutanthera alpina (Hand.-Mazz.) Renz +2 more
- Bhutanthera alpina (Hand.-Mazz.) Renz
- Habenaria alpina Hand.-Mazz.
- Peristylus alpinus (Hand.-Mazz.) K.Y.Lang
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Herminium handelii is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China South-Central, East Himalaya, Nepal, Tibet