Porphyrostachys

Porphyrostachys
Porphyrostachys pilifera
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Tribe: Cranichideae
Subtribe: Cranichidinae
Genus: Porphyrostachys
Rchb.f.

Porphyrostachys is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae, native to South America. As of June 2014, it contains two known species:

  • Porphyrostachys parviflora (C.Schweinf.) Garay - Peru
  • Porphyrostachys pilifera (Kunth) Rchb.f. - Peru, Ecuador