Jacquiniella teretifolia
Moss Tufted Orchid
Also known as: Briegeria teretifolia (Sw.) Senghas +7 more
- Briegeria teretifolia (Sw.) Senghas
- Cymbidium teretifolium (Sw.) Sw.
- Dressleriella teretifolium (Sw.) Brieger
- Epidendrum subuliferum Schltr.
- Epidendrum teretifolium Sw.
- Epidendrum teretifolium var. powellianum Schltr.
- Isochilus teretifolius (Sw.) Lindl.
- Jacquiniella teres Hamer & Garay
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Jacquiniella teretifolia (commonly known as Moss Tufted Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Venezuela