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Habenaria medusa Kraenzl., Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 16: 203 1893. (Syn: Fimbrorchis medusa (Kraenzl.) Szlach.; Fimbrorchis myriotricha (Gagnep.) Szlach.; Fimbrorchis myriotricha var. confluens (Gagnep.) Szlach.; Habenaria myriotricha Gagnep.; Habenaria myriotricha var. confluens Gagnep.);
ORCHIDACEAE Juss. Fortnight: Habenaria medusa Kraenzl. from Hong Kong, PKS-48 : Attachments (3). 7 posts by 6 authors. Habenaria medusa Kraenzl., Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 16: 203 (1893).
Synonyms: Distribution: Malesia Wow! Very apt name. Medusa : A lady monster in Greek mythology having her head covered with radiating poisonous snakes instead of hair. The resemblance of the flower to Medusa head must have prompted the person who gave the name to the taxon..!! Hahaha yes,,, Medusa word is related to that character. References: |
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