Peristeria cerina
Also known as: Lycomormium cerinum (Lindl.) Benth. +8 more
- Lycomormium cerinum (Lindl.) Benth.
- Lycomormium cerinum (Lindl.) Benth. ex Hemsl., 1884
- Peristeria cerina var. cerina
- Peristeria cerina var. guttulata
- Peristeria cerina var. sordida Graham, 1840
- Peristeria guttata var. guttata
- Peristeria guttata var. violacea Josst
- Peristeria laeta Rchb.f.
- Peristeria violacea (Josst) Foldats
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Peristeria cerina is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
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, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela