Taeniophyllum explanatum
| Taeniophyllum explanatum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Taeniophyllum |
| Species: | T. explanatum
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| Binomial name | |
| Taeniophyllum explanatum B.Gray
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Taeniophyllum explanatum, the flat ribbonroot,[2] is an epiphytic orchid, native to Queensland.[1]
It was first described in 2015 by Bruce Gray,[1][3] and the specific epithet, explanatum, refers to its flat roots.[3][4]
Description
Like all species of Taeniophyllum it is effectively leafless with photosynthetic roots.[5] It is an epiphytic plant forming small clumps with 5 to 30 roots, which are flat and a dull green.[3] The flower stalk increases in length as flowering progresses, producing up to 30 flowers on the stalk, with only one green flower open at any time.[3] However buds, flowers and capsules may be present at the same time.[3]
Distribution
Taeniophyllum explanatum occurs in Queensland from the Mount Windsor Tableland south to Innisfail, in rainforest and usually on small trees and vines.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Taeniophyllum explanatum B.Gray". powo.science.kew.org. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ "Taeniophyllum explanatum: Occurrence Detail 2827187042 (specimen QRS 124195.1 - holotype)". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f B Gray (2015). "Three new species of Taeniophyllum Blume (Orchidaceae) from northern Queensland" (PDF). Austrobaileya. 9 (3): 385, 387–389, Figs 5, 6, Map 2. ISSN 0155-4131. JSTOR 44648634. Wikidata Q92301315.
- ^ "Taeniophyllum explanatum". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ "Taeniophyllum". www.canbr.gov.au. Retrieved 20 January 2025.