Epidendrum jamaicense
Umbrella Star Orchid
Also known as: Amphiglottis jamaicensis (Lindl.) Acuña
- Amphiglottis jamaicensis (Lindl.) Acuña
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Epidendrum jamaicense (commonly known as Umbrella Star Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It is found natively 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, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Windward Is.