Pleurothallis leucantha
Also known as: Acronia leucantha (Schltr.) Luer +1 more
- Acronia leucantha (Schltr.) Luer
- Zosterophyllanthos leucanthus (Schltr.) Szlach. & Marg.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Pleurothallis leucantha is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Pleurothallis, which contains over 550 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Southeast, Panama