Lepanthes sanguinea
Jamaican Babyboot Orchid
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Lepanthes sanguinea (commonly known as Jamaican babyboot orchid) is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Lepanthes, which contains over 1200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Jamaica