Acianthera biceps

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Acianthera biceps
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Acianthera
Species:
A. biceps
Binomial name
Acianthera biceps
(Luer & Hirtz) Luer
Synonyms
  • Pleurothallis bicepsLuer & Hirtz

Acianthera biceps is a species of orchid plant native to Ecuador. [1]

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References

  1. "Pleurothallis biceps | International Plant Names Index". ipni.org. Retrieved 2020-12-28.