Epipogium roseum  (D.Don) Lindl.

Rose Epipogium, Ghost Orchid, Leafless Nodding Orchid
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Class: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Genus: Epipogium
Species: roseum​

  • Common names: Rose Epipogium, Ghost Orchid, Leafless Nodding Orchid
  • Thai Names: กล้วยปลวก kluai pluak (General), กล้วยมด kluai mot (General)
  • Chinese names: 虎舌兰 hu she lan
  • Distribution: China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kashmir, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam; tropical Africa, Pacific islands
  • Image locations: Chiang Mai (Doi Suthep-Pui N.P.)
  • Map info: Provinces are highlighted according to phytogeographical areas as used in the Flora of Thailand project.
  • Additional notes: ID credit ชัยวัฒน์ ตั้งประดิษฐ์
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Image locations
Images of Epipogium roseum from Thailand.
Epipogium roseum Doi Suthep-Pui NP May 2019 c1200m.jpg
Epipogium roseum, Doi Suthep-Pui N.P. Chiang Mai, May 2019, c1200m
References: ​
​​The Plant List
Forest Herbarium - BKF
Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia