Bletia purpurata
Also known as: Arethusa grandiflora S.Watson +3 more
- Arethusa grandiflora S.Watson
- Arethusa rosea (Lindl.) Benth. ex Hemsl.
- Arethusa tigridiifolia Lex.
- Crybe rosea Lindl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Bletia purpurata is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua