Zeuxine rolfiana

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Zeuxine rolfiana
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Z. rolfiana
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Zeuxine rolfiana
King & Pantl.

Zeuxine rolfiana is a deciduous terrestrial orchid belonging to the subfamily Orchidoideae. It is found in South Andaman Island.

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References

  1. Bhattacharjee, A. (2016). "Zeuxine rolfiana". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . IUCN. 2016: e.T72010421A72010424. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T72010421A72010424.en . Retrieved 23 December 2017.