Encyclia × tixtlensis
Butterfly Orchid
Also known as: Doxosma Raf. +1 more
- Doxosma Raf.
- Sulpitia Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Indigenous to North America, Encyclia × tixtlensis (commonly known as Butterfly Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this hybrid is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Southwest
Parent Species