Contains 5 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
TRIPHORA Nuttall, Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 192. 1818.
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TYPE: Triphora pendula Nuttall, nom. illegit. (Arethusa pendula Willdenow, nom. illegit.; Arethusa trianthophora Swartz; Triphora trianthophora (Swartz) Rydberg) Lectotypified by Pfeiffer, Nomencl. Bot. 2: 1484. 1874.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triphora amazonica | BROADLEAF NODDINGCAPS; WIDE-LEAVED TRIPHORA | Native Endangered-State FACW (DEP) | |
| Triphora craigheadii | CRAIGHEAD'S NODDINGCAPS; CRAIGHEAD'S ORCHID | Native Endemic Endangered-State FACW (DEP) | |
| Triphora gentianoides | GENTIAN NODDINGCAPS | Native FACW (DEP) | |
| Triphora rickettii | RICKETT'S NODDINGCAPS | Native Endemic FACW (DEP) | |
| Triphora trianthophoros | THREEBIRDS; THREEBIRDS ORCHID | Native Threatened-State FACU (NWPL) FACW (DEP) |
[Family identification key]
1. Leaves reduced, sheathing and appressed to the stem;