Myrmecophila humboldtii
Humboldt's Orchid
Also known as: Bletia humboldtii (Rchb.f.) Rchb.f. +4 more
- Bletia humboldtii (Rchb.f.) Rchb.f.
- Epidendrum humboldtii Rchb.f.
- Laelia humboldtii (Rchb.f.) L.O.Williams
- Schomburgkia humboldtii (Rchb.f.) Rchb.f.
- Schomburgkia humboldtii var. breviscapa H.G.Jones
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Myrmecophila humboldtii (commonly known as Humboldt's orchid) is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba, Colombia, Netherlands Antilles, Venezuela