Psychopsis papilio
Butterfly Orchid
Also known as: Oncidium palilionaceum Philippar +9 more
- Oncidium palilionaceum Philippar
- Oncidium papilio f. latourae (Broadway) A.D.Hawkes
- Oncidium papilio Lindl.
- Oncidium papilio var. latourae Broadway
- Oncidium papilio var. limbatum Hook.
- Oncidium papilio var. majus F.Buyss.
- Psychopsis latourae (Broadway) H.G.Jones
- Psychopsis papilio f. latourae (Broadway) Lückel & Jenny
- Psychopsis papilio var. latourae (Broadway) Lückel & Braem
- Psychopsis picta Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Psychopsis papilio (commonly known as Butterfly Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Colombia, French Guiana, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela