Govenia elliptica
Also known as: Govenia superba var. elliptica (S.Watson) Correll
- Govenia superba var. elliptica (S.Watson) Correll
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Govenia elliptica is a rhizomatous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast