Peristylus constrictus

Peristylus constrictus is a ground orchid species from the genus Peristylus. It is found in Assam, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, the Himalayan region, Nepal, Vietnam and the Philippines.[1][2] It produces fragrant white flowers in late spring or early summer.[2][3]

Peristylus constrictus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Genus: Peristylus
Species:
P. constrictus
Binomial name
Peristylus constrictus
(Lindl.) Lindl.
Synonyms
  • Habenaria constricta Lindl.
  • Habenaria constricta Hook.f.
  • Habenaria cylindrocalyx Gagnep.
  • Herminium constrictumHam. ex Hook.f.
  • Platanthera constricta Lindl. ex Wall., nom. nud.

References
  1. "Constricted Peristylus". flowersofindia.net. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  2. "Peristylus constrictus (Lindl.) Lindl. 1835". orchidspecies.com. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  3. "Peristylus constrictus". efloras.org. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
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