Leochilus puertoricensis
Puerto Rico Smoothlip Orchid
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Originating in South America, Leochilus puertoricensis (commonly known as Puerto Rico Smoothlip Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Puerto Rico, Windward Is.