Tuberolabium kotoense

Tuberolabium kotoense
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Tuberolabium
Species:
T. kotoense
Binomial name
Tuberolabium kotoense
Yamam.
Synonyms
  • Saccolabium kotoense (Yamam.) Yamam.

Tuberolabium kotoense is an orchid in the genus Tuberolabium and an endemic species to southern Taiwan.[1] The flowers are mostly white with purple and brown coloring on the lip. This species grows as an epiphyte in humid environments only found within Taiwanese subtropical evergreen forests.[2]

Cultivation

Tuberolabium kotoense is grown by orchid growers for its fragrant and long lasting flowers. Generally care involves providing moderate temperatures, light, and water year round.[3]

A closeup of small waxy white flowers with purple and brown marking in the center.
Closeup of Tuberolabium kotoense flowers

References

  1. ^ "Saccolabium kotoense (Yamam.) Yamam. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  2. ^ "IOSPE PHOTOS". www.orchidspecies.com. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
  3. ^ "Tuberolabium". www.aos.org. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
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  • Data related to Tuberolabium kotoense at Wikispecies
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