Appendicula calcarata
| Appendicula calcarata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe: | Podochileae |
| Subtribe: | Eriinae |
| Alliance: | Ceratostylis |
| Genus: | Appendicula |
| Species: | A. calcarata |
| Binomial name | |
| Appendicula calcarata Ridl. | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Podochilus calcaratus (Ridl.) Schltr. | |
Appendicula calcarata is a species of orchid that can be found on the islands of Sumatra and Borneo in Indonesia and Malaysia, from elevations of 700–1,300 m. It can be found in lower riverine montane forests, and it flowers from July–September. It is threatened by loss of forest cover, mining activities, logging, agriculture and development.
References
- ↑ Chadburn, H. & Cockel, C. (2014). "Appendicula calcarata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
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