Encyclia tampensis
Butterfly Orchid, Florida Butterfly Orchid
Other regional names: Tampa Butterfly Orchid
- Tampa Butterfly Orchid
Also known as: Encyclia tampensis f. albolabia (A.D.Hawkes) Christenson, 1991 +3 more
- Encyclia tampensis f. albolabia (A.D.Hawkes) Christenson, 1991
- Encyclia tampensis f. albolabia P.M.Br.
- Epidendrum tampense Lindl.
- Epidendrum tampense var. albolabium A.D.Hawkes
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Encyclia tampensis (commonly known as Butterfly Orchid or Florida butterfly 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
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Florida