Epidendrum pentadactylum
Also known as: Oerstedella pentadactyla (Rchb.f.) Hágsater
- Oerstedella pentadactyla (Rchb.f.) Hágsater
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Epidendrum pentadactylum is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Epidendrum genus, encompassing over 1850 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Costa Rica, Mexico Southeast