Sobralia altissima
Sobralia altissima, is a species of orchid endemic to Peru.[1][2] It holds the record for tallest orchid species, with stems up to 13.4 m tall.[1]
| Sobralia altissima | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe: | Arethuseae |
| Genus: | Sobralia |
| Species: | S. altissima |
| Binomial name | |
| Sobralia altissima D.E. Benn. & Christenson | |
References
- Rach, Nina. "Sobralia altissima D.E. Bennett & E.A. Christenson 1999". sobralia.autrevie.com. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
- "IOSPE PHOTOS". www.orchidspecies.com. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
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