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Polystachya superposita

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Species of orchid

Polystachya superposita
Conservation status

Endangered  (IUCN 2.3)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Polystachya
Species: P. superposita
Binomial name
Polystachya superposita
Rchb.f.

Polystachya superposita is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It is native to Equatorial Guinea. It is also found in Cameroon, where it is thought to be an introduced species. This forest epiphyte is threatened by habitat destruction as forest land is cleared.

References

  1. ^ Cheek, M.; Cable, S. (2000). "Polystachya superposita". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2000: e.T39583A10242557. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2000.RLTS.T39583A10242557.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
Taxon identifiers
Polystachya superposita


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