7,034 observationsCritically Endangered
Philippine Ground Orchid
Spathoglottis plicata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Asparagales ›Family: Orchidaceae ›Genus: Spathoglottis
About
Spathoglottis plicata is a species of terrestrial orchid found from tropical and subtropical Asia to the western Pacific including Hawaiʻi, Tonga and Samoa. It is the type species of the genus Spathoglottis. It is commonly known as the Philippine ground orchid, Philippine orchid, or large purple orchid.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Philippine Ground Orchid is Spathoglottis plicata.
- Philippine Ground Orchid belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Philippine Ground Orchid belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Philippine Ground Orchid belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Philippine Ground Orchid belongs to the order Asparagales.
- Philippine Ground Orchid belongs to the family Orchidaceae.
- Philippine Ground Orchid belongs to the genus Spathoglottis.