Cranichis muscosa
Cypress Knee Helmet Orchid
Also known as: Cranichis bradei Schltr. +1 more
- Cranichis bradei Schltr.
- Cranichis ovata Wickstr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Cranichis muscosa (commonly known as Cypress-Knee Helmet Orchid) is a tuberous orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
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)
Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Florida, French Guiana, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Southeast, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.