Psychopsis versteegiana

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Psychopsis versteegiana
Psychopsis versteegianum orange orchid.jpg
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Psychopsis
Species:
P. versteegiana
Binomial name
Psychopsis versteegiana
(Pulle) Lückel & Braem

Psychopsis versteegiana is a species of ornamental orchid. [1] [2]

Distribution and habitat

Psychopsis versteegiana is found in French Guiana. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Psychopsis versteegiana (Pulle) Lückel & Braem". Global Biodiversity Information Facility . Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  2. "Butterfly Orchids". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 17 February 2024.