Epidendrum calanthum
Also known as: Epidendrum caucae Schltr. +5 more
- Epidendrum caucae Schltr.
- Epidendrum filomenoi Schltr.
- Epidendrum huanucoense Schltr.
- Epidendrum ibaguense var. confluens (Lindl.) C.Schweinf.
- Epidendrum paytense Rchb.f.
- Epidendrum schomburgkii var. confluens Lindl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Epidendrum calanthum is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hawaii