Chysis aurea
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Chysis aurea is a species of orchid. It is the type species
of the genus Chysis
.
Type species
In biological nomenclature, a type species is both a concept and a practical system which is used in the classification and nomenclature of animals and plants. The value of a "type species" lies in the fact that it makes clear what is meant by a particular genus name. A type species is the species...
of the genus Chysis
Chysis
Chysis is a genus of orchids , consisting of about 5 species which originate from Mexico to Peru. Only two or three of these are commonly found in cultivation. The genus is abbreviated Chy in trade journals....
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