Spathoglottis elmeri, commonly known as Elmer's ground orchid, is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the Philippines. The species was described in 1912, and is listed in Appendix II of CITES.
Taxonomy Spathoglottis elmeri was named by Oakes Ames in 1912.
Distribution Spathoglottis elmeri is native to the wet tropical biome of the Philippines. It is found on the islands of Mindoro and Negros.
Description Spathoglottis elmeri has underground storage organs (pseudobulbs).
Conservation Spathoglottis elmeri is listed in Appendix II of CITES. There are no quotas or suspensions in place for the species.
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