Epidendrum antillanum
Antilles Star Orchid
Also known as: Epidendrum ramosum var. lanceolatum Griseb.
- Epidendrum ramosum var. lanceolatum Griseb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Epidendrum antillanum (commonly known as Antilles Star Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Epidendrum is notably large, comprising more than 1850 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Dominican Republic, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.