Scaphyglottis aurea
Also known as: Hexisea aurea (Rchb.f.) Dressler +4 more
- Hexisea aurea (Rchb.f.) Dressler
- Maxillaria ruberrima f. aurea (Rchb.f.) Christenson
- Scaphyglottis genychila Schltr.
- Scaphyglottis ruberrima var. aurea Rchb.f.
- Tetragamestus aureus (Rchb.f.) Rchb.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous geophyte or epiphyte.
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Originating in South America, Scaphyglottis aurea 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)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela