Platyrhiza is a monotypic genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. The sole species is Platyrhiza quadricolor, endemic to Brazil.[1][2][3]
| Platyrhiza | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe: | Cymbidieae |
| Subtribe: | Oncidiinae |
| Genus: | Platyrhiza Barb.Rodr. |
| Species: | P. quadricolor |
| Binomial name | |
| Platyrhiza quadricolor Barb.Rodr. | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
Platyrhiza juergensii Schltr. | |
See also
References
Wikispecies has information related to Platyrhiza.
- Berg Pana, H. 2005. Handbuch der Orchideen-Namen. Dictionary of Orchid Names. Dizionario dei nomi delle orchidee. Ulmer, Stuttgart