Dendrophylax lindenii, the ghost orchid, is a rare perennial epiphyte of the orchid family, native to Florida and Cuba; the common name ghost orchid is also used for the unrelated Eurasian species Epipogium aphyllum. Its other common names include palm polly and white frog orchid.
Facts
Classification
DietPhotosynthetic Autotroph 1 System (Realm) Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceLeafless epiphyte; the flat, cord-like green roots make up most of the mature plant 1 Scientific Name Conservation Status Connections
Child Taxon Of
Source Wikidata: Ghost Orchid
In Ecosystem
Source Dendrophylax lindenii - Wikipedia
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Bahamas, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Cuba, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: North America, found in there.
Sources
1. Dendrophylax lindenii - Wikipedia
Biology, first sentence
Dendrophylax lindenii is a leafless epiphyte in the tribe Vandeae, in the subfamily Epidendroideae.
Biology, second paragraph
The flat, cord-like green roots constitute the bulk of the mature plant.
lead sentence (diet), EntityId 285522
Dendrophylax lindenii, the ghost orchid (a common name also used for Epipogium aphyllum) is a rare perennial epiphyte from the orchid family (Orchidaceae).
In Ecosystem: Everglades, article text (ecosystem), EntityId 285522, target E16322
Much later, it was also discovered in the Everglades in Florida.
View the Source2. Dendrophylax lindenii (Wikipedia)
3. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
GBIF Species API
Wikidata: Ghost Orchid
- Wikidata Q2743970, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
- Child Taxon Of: Orchidaceae, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
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