Encyclia rufa
Rufous Butterfly Orchid
Also known as: Encyclia bahamensis (Griseb.) Britton & Millsp. +4 more
- Encyclia bahamensis (Griseb.) Britton & Millsp.
- Encyclia rufa (Lindl.) Porto & Brade
- Epidendrum bahamense Griseb.
- Epidendrum primulinum Bateman ex Lindl. & Paxton
- Epidendrum rufum Lindl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Originating in South America, Encyclia rufa (commonly known as Rufous butterfly orchid) is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba, Turks-Caicos Is.
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Florida