Cranichis candida
Also known as: Cranichis microphylla Porsch +3 more
- Cranichis microphylla Porsch
- Cranichis parviflora L.O.Williams
- Cranichis similis Rchb.f.
- Cystochilum candidum Barb.Rodr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Cranichis candida is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast