Epidendrum purpurascens
Also known as: Coilostylis clavata (Raf.) Withner & P.A.Harding +6 more
- Coilostylis clavata (Raf.) Withner & P.A.Harding
- Didothion clavatum Raf.
- Epidendrum bungerothii Schltr.
- Epidendrum clavatum var. purpurascens (Focke) Cogn.
- Epidendrum glumibracteum Rchb.f.
- Epidendrum psilanthemum Loefgr.
- Maxillaria glumibracteum (Rchb.f.) Hemsl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a lithophyte or epiphyte.
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Epidendrum purpurascens is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guyana, Surinam, Venezuela