Maxillaria acutifolia
Rufous Tiger Orchid
Also known as: Mormolyca acutifolia (Lindl.) M.A.Blanco +1 more
- Mormolyca acutifolia (Lindl.) M.A.Blanco
- Xanthoxerampellia acutifolia (Lindl.) Szlach. & Sitko
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Maxillaria acutifolia (commonly known as Rufous Tiger Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Honduras, Leeward Is., Mexico Southeast, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela