ARKive - Underground orchid - Rhizanthella slateri- species related by group

Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Underground orchid (Rhizanthella slateri)

Underground orchid (Rhizanthella gardneri)
These highly enigmatic orchids spend all of their life below the ground; even the flowering head does not break the surface of the soil. The... More 8 Images 0 videos
Orchid (Dracula vampira)
This magnificent orchid has large distinctive flowers; the sepals are rounded with the top corner pulled into a thin tail, which may extend... More 2 Images 0 videos
Orchid (Paphiopedilum delenatii)
This rare South East Asian orchid was thought to be extinct in the wild until it was rediscovered in the 1990s. It is a terrestrial orchid... More 2 Images 0 videos
Orchid (Cymbidium rectum)
This orchid is an epiphyte and has thick leathery leaves. The leafless flower stalk (known as a scape) is horizontal and may be up to 40... More 2 Images 0 videos
Orchid (Cypripedium segawai)
This slipper orchid is a small, terrestrial herb. The flower stalk, or inflorescence, carries a single small flower, which is yellow or... More 2 Images 0 videos
Orchid (Phalaenopsis gigantea)
This epiphytic orchid is known locally as 'elephant ears' due to the enormous, olive- green leaves of this species. Five or six large, waxy... More 3 Images 0 videos
Orchid (Renanthera citrina)
This rare epiphytic orchid was only discovered as recently as the mid 1990s. As the specific name suggests this orchid has bright, lemon... More 2 Images 0 videos
Orchid (Renanthera bella)
This epiphytic orchid is a small herb that bears beautiful flowers; alluded to by the specific name of bella. Aerial roots hang down from... More 3 Images 0 videos
Orchid (Pleione coronaria)
Pleione coronaria is an epiphytic orchid. It has prominent egg-shaped swellings at the base of the stem, which are known as 'pseudobulbs'... More 2 Images 0 videos
Orchid (Cattleya dowiana)
This exotic orchid has extremely showy and highly fragrant flowers, usually between 5 and 6 on each spike. The petals and sepals of this... More 1 Image 0 videos
Orchid (Cypripedium molle)
This orchid is a terrestrial herb. A cluster of tall stems can be seen rising from an underground rhizome; a single plant may sometimes have... More 2 Images 0 videos
Bulbophyllum (Bulbophyllum resupinatum)
Information on Bulbophyllum resupinatum is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Ophrys (Ophrys arachnitiformis)
Information on Ophrys arachnitiformis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Hemipilia (Hemipilia henryi)
Information on Hemipilia henryi is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Cooktown orchid (Dendrobium bigibbum)
Information on the Cooktown orchid is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Orchid (Gastrodia elata)
Information on Gastrodia elata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Tubercled orchid (Platanthera flava)
The tubercled orchid (Platanthera flava) is one of the rarer species of orchid in the north-eastern United States. Its sweet, perfume-like... More 5 Images 0 videos
Looking-glass orchid (Ophrys speculum)
Listed on Appendix II of CITES... More 10 Images 0 videos
Orchid (Disperis kamerunensis)
Information on Disperis kamerunensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Orchid (Phaius delavayi)
Information on Phaius delavayi is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Orchid (Hemipilia cruciata)
Information on Hemipilia cruciata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Dense-flowered orchid (Neotinea maculata)
Information on the dense-flowered orchid (Neotinea maculata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Chamaeorchis (Chamaeorchis alpina)
Information on Chamaeorchis alpina is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Orchid (Paphiopedilum armeniacum)
Information on Paphiopedilum armeniacum is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Bertoloni's bee orchid (Ophrys bertolonii)
Information on Bertoloni's bee orchid is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Genyorchis (Genyorchis micropetala)
Information on Genyorchis micropetala is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Orchid (Genyorchis macrantha)
Information on Genyorchis macrantha is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Hawaii bog orchid (Platanthera holochila)
Information on the Hawaii bog orchid is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Orchid (Phalaenopsis lindenii)
Information on Phalaenopsis lindenii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Orchid (Bartholina etheliae)
Information on Bartholina etheliae is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos

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