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Spathoglottis unguiculata

(Labill.) Rchb.f. (1868)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Asparagales Family: Orchidaceae Genus: Spathoglottis

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Description

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Uses and Culture

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Natural History

Statewide Status

Only found in cultivation

Island Status

O'ahu Only found in cultivation

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Bibliography

Name Published In: B.Seemann, Fl. Vit.: 300 (1868)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Spathoglottis unguiculata Waimea Arboretum & Botanical Garden; 1 ft. side of main road after sign #30B In forest margin under closed canopy. Preserved_Specimen Herb to 0.4 m; flr deep violet w/yellow interior; emitting stong grape-like odor. Augello, J.B. 72 Oahu BISH 1997-08-18
2 Spathoglottis unguiculata Purchased at Garden Mart, Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Staples, G.W. Oahu BISH 1995-02-07
3 Spathoglottis unguiculata Purchased at Garden Mart, Honolulu Potted in 6 pot. Preserved_Specimen Flowers deep violet with white in center, faintly grape-scented; bracts briefly persisting; no seed capsules formed on these young infl. Staples, G.W. 983 Oahu BISH 1995-02-07
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