Psilochilus modestus
Also known as: Pogonia modesta (Barb.Rodr.) Cogn. +1 more
- Pogonia modesta (Barb.Rodr.) Cogn.
- Pogonia physurifolia Kraenzl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Indigenous to South America, Psilochilus modestus is a rhizomatous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Jamaica, Venezuela