Peristeria elata
Dove Orchid, Flower Of The Holy Spirit
Other regional names: Holy Ghost +1 more
- Holy Ghost
- Holy Ghost Orchid
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Peristeria elata (commonly known as Dove Orchid or Flower of the Holy Spirit) is an epiphytic orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Venezuela