Dichaea hystricina
Arboreal Leafystem Orchid
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphytic subshrub.
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Dichaea hystricina (commonly known as Arboreal Leafystem Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Leeward Is., Panama, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.