Elleanthus cordidactylus
False Tiger Orchid
Also known as: Adeneleuterophora cordidactyla (Ackerman) Dudek & Szlach.
- Adeneleuterophora cordidactyla (Ackerman) Dudek & Szlach.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Elleanthus cordidactylus (commonly known as False Tiger Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico