Gymnadenia bicornis
| Gymnadenia bicornis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Genus: | Gymnadenia |
| Species: | G. bicornis |
| Binomial name | |
| Gymnadenia bicornis T.Tang & K.Y.Lang | |
Gymnadenia bicornis is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is endemic to China.
Appearance
G. bicornis reaches heights of 50-70 cm. It has ellipsoid tubers that measure 3-5 cm in length. The plant features a thick stem, which has 2 or 3 tubular sheaths at the base and 6-8 cauline leaves. The leaves are very spaced apart and can be elliptical, narrowly elliptical, or lanceolate, measuring 9-13 x 2-4 cm, with an acuminate apex. The inflorescence is elongated, measuring 25 cm; the peduncle has 2 lanceolate bract that can reach up to 5 cm; the rachis is 8-11.5 cm long and is densely populated with many flowers. The floral bracts are ovate-lanceolate to lanceolate, with an acuminate apex. The flowers themselves are relatively small and are a pale yellowish-green color.[2]
Distribution
The plant is found mainly in Tibet.[3]
References
- ^ China Plant Specialist Group (2004). "Gymnadenia bicornis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T46673A11069366. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T46673A11069366.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ "Gymnadenia bicornis in Flora of China @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ "Gymnadenia bicornis Tang & K.Y.Lang | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-07-27.