Brassavola nodosa
Lady Of The Night, Lady Of The Night Orchid
Also known as: Bletia nodosa (L.) Rchb.f. +6 more
- Bletia nodosa (L.) Rchb.f.
- Bletia rhopalorhachis (Rchb.f.) Rchb.f.
- Brassavola nodosa var. rhopalorhachis Schltr.
- Brassavola rhopalorhachis Rchb.f.
- Cymbidium nodosum (L.) Sw.
- Epidendrum nodosum L.
- Javieria nodosa (L.) Archila, Chiron & Szlach.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Originating in North America and South America, Brassavola nodosa (commonly known as Lady of the night or Lady of The Night Orchid) is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba, Belize, Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Southwest Caribbean, Venezuela
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms