Lepanthopsis melanantha
Tiny Orchid
Also known as: Lepanthes brevipetala Fawc. & Rendle +5 more
- Lepanthes brevipetala Fawc. & Rendle
- Lepanthes harrisii Fawc. & Rendle
- Lepanthopsis quisqueyana Dod
- Pleurothallis floripicta Lindl.
- Pleurothallis floripicta Lindl. ex Griseb.
- Pleurothallis melanantha Rchb.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Lepanthopsis melanantha (commonly known as Tiny Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico