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Phragmipedium caricinum

Reed Grass Like Phragmipedium
Also known as: Cypripedium caricinum Lindl. & Paxton +4 more
  • Cypripedium caricinum Lindl. & Paxton
  • Paphiopedilum caricinum (Lindl. & Paxton) Pfitzer
  • Paphiopedilum caricinum (Lindl. & Paxton) Stein
  • Phragmopedilum caricinum Rolfe ex Pfitzer
  • Selenipedium caricinum (Lindl. & Paxton) Rchb.f. & Warsz.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or lithophyte.

Originating in South America, Phragmipedium caricinum (commonly known as Reed Grass-Like Phragmipedium) is a lithophytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North

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