Sobralia altissima

Sobralia altissima, is a species of orchid endemic to Peru.[1][2] It holds the record for tallest orchid species, with stems up to 13.4 m tall.[1]

Sobralia altissima
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Sobralia
Species:
S. altissima
Binomial name
Sobralia altissima
D.E. Benn. & Christenson

References

  1. Rach, Nina. "Sobralia altissima D.E. Bennett & E.A. Christenson 1999". sobralia.autrevie.com. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
  2. "IOSPE PHOTOS". www.orchidspecies.com. Retrieved 2018-07-28.


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