Elleanthus capitatus
Also known as: Elleanthus casapensis (Rchb.f.) Rchb.f. +9 more
- Elleanthus casapensis (Rchb.f.) Rchb.f.
- Elleanthus cephalophorus (Rchb.f.) Rchb.f.
- Elleanthus cynarocephalus (Rchb.f.) Rchb.f.
- Elleanthus zamorensis Garay
- Epidendrum capitatum (Poepp. & Endl.) Sessé & Moc.
- Evelyna capitata Poepp. & Endl.
- Evelyna casapensis Rchb.f.
- Evelyna cephalophora Rchb.f.
- Evelyna cynarocephala Rchb.f.
- Evelyna zamorensis (Garay) Dudek & Szlach.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Elleanthus capitatus is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela