Bletia sarcophylla
Also known as: Basiphyllaea sarcophylla (Rchb.f.) Schltr. +3 more
- Basiphyllaea sarcophylla (Rchb.f.) Schltr.
- Bletia platyphylla Rchb.f. ex Griseb.
- Tetramicra platyphylla Griseb.
- Tetramicra sarcophylla (Rchb.f.) Cogn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Bletia sarcophylla is a tuberous orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It originates in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba