Gymnadenia bicornis

Gymnadenia bicornis
Conservation status
Endangered  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Orchidaceae
Subfamily:	Orchidoideae
Genus:	Gymnadenia
Species:	G. bicornis
Binomial name
Gymnadenia bicornis T.Tang & K.Y.Lang

Gymnadenia bicornis is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is endemic to China.

Appearance

G. bicornis reaches heights of 50-70 cm. It has ellipsoid tubers that measure 3-5 cm in length. The plant features a thick stem, which has 2 or 3 tubular sheaths at the base and 6-8 cauline leaves. The leaves are very spaced apart and can be elliptical, narrowly elliptical, or lanceolate, measuring 9-13 x 2-4 cm, with an acuminate apex. The inflorescence is elongated, measuring 25 cm; the peduncle has 2 lanceolate bract that can reach up to 5 cm; the rachis is 8-11.5 cm long and is densely populated with many flowers. The floral bracts are ovate-lanceolate to lanceolate, with an acuminate apex. The flowers themselves are relatively small and are a pale yellowish-green color. ^[2]

Distribution

The plant is found mainly in Tibet. ^[3]

References

1. China Plant Specialist Group (2004). "Gymnadenia bicornis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2004: e.T46673A11069366. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T46673A11069366.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.
2. "Gymnadenia bicornis in Flora of China @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
3. "Gymnadenia bicornis Tang & K.Y.Lang | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-07-27.