Pleurothallis whitteniana
Bonnet Orchid
Also known as: Acronia C.Presl +19 more
- Acronia C.Presl
- Acronia K.B.Presl, 1827
- Ancipitia (Luer) Luer
- Andreettaea Luer
- Atopoglossum Luer
- Centranthera Scheidw.
- Colombiana Ospina
- Lalexia Luer
- Lindleyalis Luer
- Loddigesia Luer
- Mirandopsis Szlach. & Marg.
- Mixis Luer
- Orbis Luer
- Physanthera Bertero
- Pleurobotryum Barb.Rodr.
- Proctoria Luer
- Rhynchopera Klotzsch
- Talpinaria H.Karst.
- Tigivesta Luer
- Vestigium Luer
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Pleurothallis whitteniana (commonly known as Bonnet Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It naturally occurs in 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)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ecuador