Microchilus hirtellus
Cuban False Helmetorchid
Also known as: Erythrodes hirtella (Sw.) Fawc. & Rendle +5 more
- Erythrodes hirtella (Sw.) Fawc. & Rendle
- Habenaria hirtella (Sw.) Spreng.
- Microchilus hirtellus (Sw.) Ormerod, 2002
- Orchis hirtella (Sw.) Sw.
- Physurus hirtellus (Sw.) Lindl.
- Satyrium hirtellum Sw.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Microchilus hirtellus (commonly known as Cuban False Helmetorchid) is a rhizomatous orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It is found natively in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.