Cranichis polyantha
Also known as: Cranichis polyantha var. caquetaensis Renz
- Cranichis polyantha var. caquetaensis Renz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Cranichis polyantha is a tuberous 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
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru