Macradenia lutescens
Longgland Orchid
Also known as: Macradenia surinamensis Rchb.f. & Wullschl. +2 more
- Macradenia surinamensis Rchb.f. & Wullschl.
- Macradenia triandra Lindl.
- Rhynchadenia cubensis A.Rich.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Indigenous to North America and South America, Macradenia lutescens (commonly known as Longgland 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
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Southeastern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Florida, French Guiana, Guyana, Jamaica, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela