Cystorchis variegata
| Cystorchis variegata | |
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| In Halimun Salak National Park | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Tribe: | Cranichideae |
| Genus: | Cystorchis |
| Species: | C. variegata
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| Binomial name | |
| Cystorchis variegata | |
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Cystorchis variegata is a species of terrestrial orchid native to Malesia and Vanuatu. It was described by Carl Ludwig Blume in 1858.[1][2][3]
Distribution and habitat[edit]
C. variegata can be found in Borneo, Java, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, and Vanuatu. In Java it is known to grow in damp, shady forests at altitudes of 600–1,100 m (2,000–3,600 ft).[1][2]
Description[edit]
C. variegata is a small plant, growing 15–25 cm (5.9–9.8 in) tall. Each plant bears around six leaves, elliptic in shape with wavy edges, measuring up to 7 cm (2.8 in) long and 2.8 cm (1.1 in) wide. The leaves are mostly dark green in colour, with lighter green patches between the veins, and are borne on 2 cm (0.79 in) long petioles. The peduncle is covered with short, fine hairs and measures 10–15 cm (3.9–5.9 in) long, ending in a 3 cm (1.2 in) long rachis that bears 7–12 flowers. Each tubular flower measures approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) long. The sepals are yellowish at the base, pinkish or reddish brown towards the middle, and cream coloured at the tip, with the lateral sepals being concave near the base of the flower to enclose the base of the spur. The petals are white and lance-shaped. The labellum is white and orange, fleshy, with the margins folded upwards to form a tube.[1][2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Cribb, P.; Lewis, B. (1989). Orchids of Vanuatu. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. p. 25. ISBN 9780947643164.
- ^ a b c Comber, J. B. (1990). Orchids of Java. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. p. 26. ISBN 9780947643218.
- ^ de Blume, C. L. (1858). Collection des orchidées les plus remarquables de l'Archipel indien et du Japon (in French). p. 89. doi:10.5962/bhl.title.154048. OCLC 6280897. Archived from the original on 10 May 2023. Retrieved 29 February 2024 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.