Epidendrum anceps
Brown Flower Butterfly Orchid
Also known as: Amphiglottis anceps (Jacq.) Britton +8 more
- Amphiglottis anceps (Jacq.) Britton
- Amphiglottis lurida Salisb.
- Epidendrum anceps var. typicum Stehlé
- Epidendrum anceps var. virescens (Lodd. ex Lindl.) Hemsl.
- Epidendrum anceps var. virescens (Lodd. ex Lindl.) Lindl.
- Epidendrum fuscatum Sm.
- Epidendrum fuscatum var. virescens Lodd. ex Lindl.
- Epidendrum virescens G.Lodd.
- Tritelandra fuscata (Sm.) Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Epidendrum anceps (commonly known as Brown-Flower Butterfly Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It originates 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)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.