Ponthieva brittoniae
Britton's Shadow Witch
Also known as: Ponthieva ekmanii Mansf. +2 more
- Ponthieva ekmanii Mansf.
- Ponthieva poitaei Rchb.f. ex Nir
- Ponthieva racemosa var. brittoniae (Ames) Luer
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Ponthieva brittoniae (commonly known as Britton's shadow witch) is an orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Mexico, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Mexico Southeast