Prosthechea papilio
Also known as: Anacheilium papilio (Vell.) Pabst, Moutinho & A.V.Pinto +2 more
- Anacheilium papilio (Vell.) Pabst, Moutinho & A.V.Pinto
- Encyclia papilio (Vell.) Pabst
- Epidendrum papilio Vell.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Found natively in South America, Prosthechea papilio is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. 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)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil South, Brazil Southeast