Broughtonia domingensis
King Orchid
Also known as: Bletia domingensis (Lindl.) Rchb.f. +6 more
- Bletia domingensis (Lindl.) Rchb.f.
- Broughtonia lilacina Henrard
- Broughtonia violacea S.Moore & Ayres
- Cattleya domingensis Lindl.
- Laelia domingensis (Lindl.) Millsp.
- Laeliopsis domingensis (Lindl.) Lindl.
- Laeliopsis domingensis var. alba Ariza-Julia & J.Jiménez Alm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Found natively in South America, Broughtonia domingensis (commonly known as King Orchid) is an epiphytic 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
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico