Govenia purpusii
Also known as: Govenia liliacea var. purpusii (Schltr.) L.O.Williams +2 more
- Govenia liliacea var. purpusii (Schltr.) L.O.Williams
- Govenia mutica var. purpusii (Schltr.) Correll
- Govenia pauciflora Lindl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Govenia purpusii is a rhizomatous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest