Psychopsis versteegiana
Butterfly Orchid
Also known as: Oncidium versteegianum Pulle +1 more
- Oncidium versteegianum Pulle
- Psychopsis versteegiana (Pulle) Rolando & Christenson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Psychopsis versteegiana (commonly known as Butterfly-Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, 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)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, Surinam