Brassia caudata
Cricket Orchid
Also known as: Brassia caudata var. caudata +7 more
- Brassia caudata var. caudata
- Brassia caudata var. hieroglyphica Rchb.f.
- Brassia lewisiae Rolfe
- Brassia lewisii Rolfe
- Brassia longissima var. minor Schltr.
- Epidendrum caudatum L.
- Malaxis caudata (L.) Willd.
- Oncidium caudatum (L.) Rchb.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Brassia caudata (commonly known as Cricket Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southeastern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Florida, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela