Liparis jamaicensis
Also known as: Leptorchis elliptica (Rchb.f.) Kuntze +3 more
- Leptorchis elliptica (Rchb.f.) Kuntze
- Liparis colombiana Schltr.
- Liparis otophyllon Schltr.
- Sturmia elliptica Rchb.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Liparis jamaicensis is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Liparis genus, encompassing over 400 species globally.
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)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela