Epidendrum difforme
Umbrella Epidendrum
Also known as: Amphiglottis difformis (Jacq.) Britton +4 more
- Amphiglottis difformis (Jacq.) Britton
- Auliza difformis (Jacq.) Small
- Epidendrum arachnoideum Barb.Rodr.
- Epidendrum difforme (Jacq.) Sw.
- Neolehmannia difformis (Jacq.) Pabst
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Epidendrum difforme (commonly known as Umbrella Epidendrum) is an epiphytic orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to 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)
Leeward Is., Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.