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Hapalorchis lineata

Tropical Ladies' Tresses
Also known as: Cyclopogon amabilis (Ames) Acuña +18 more
  • Cyclopogon amabilis (Ames) Acuña
  • Cyclopogon candidus (Kraenzl.) Pabst
  • Cyclopogon lineatus (Lindl.) Pabst
  • Cyclopogon micranthus Barb.Rodr.
  • Cyclopogon pauciflorus (Porto & Brade) Pabst
  • Gyrostachys lineata (Lindl.) Kuntze
  • Gyrostachys tenuis (Lindl.) Kuntze
  • Hapalorchis candida (Kraenzl.) Schltr.
  • Hapalorchis lineata var. brevicaulis Hoehne
  • Hapalorchis lineatus var. brevicaulis Hoehne
  • Hapalorchis micrantha (Barb.Rodr.) Hoehne
  • Hapalorchis pauciflora Porto & Brade
  • Hapalorchis tenuis (Lindl.) Schltr.
  • Sauroglossum candidum Kraenzl.
  • Sauroglossum tenue Lindl.
  • Spiranthes amabilis Ames
  • Spiranthes fawcettii Cogn.
  • Spiranthes lineata Lindl.
  • Spiranthes micrantha Barb.Rodr.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte or lithophyte.

Naturally occurring in South America, Hapalorchis lineata (commonly known as Tropical Ladies'-Tresses) is a lithophytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Uruguay, Venezuela

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