Stichorkis latifolia Pfitzer 1897 Liparis latifolia

Primarily the Stichorkis latifolia (Lindl.) Pfitzer 1897 has been classified
by the German-Dutch botanist Karl Ludwig Blume as Malaxis latifolia Blume 1825.
Sir John Lindley changed the name in Liparis latifolia Lindl. 1830,
which seems to be principally used, but is just accepted as a synonym.
The Stichorkis latifolia (Lindl.) Pfitzer 1897 is a terrestrially growing orchid species,
native to China (Hainan), Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and New Guinea.
Flowers get a size of about 2 cm, the erect to arching inflorescences
reach a length of about 30 cm.
Flowering period: Spring – Summer



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Image: Stichorkis latifolia Pfitzer 1897, Liparis latifolia Lindl. 1830,
Flower Macro
Photographer: Kitisak “Nat” Jaidee

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Image: Stichorkis latifolia Pfitzer 1897, Liparis latifolia Lindl. 1830,
Inflorescence
Photographer: Kitisak “Nat” Jaidee