Acianthera boliviana | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Genus: | Acianthera |
Species: | A. boliviana |
Binomial name | |
Acianthera boliviana (Rchb.f.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase | |
Synonyms | |
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Acianthera boliviana is a species of orchid plant native to Bolivia. [1]
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