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Scaphyglottis leucantha

Also known as: Ponera esuriens Rchb.f. +7 more
  • Ponera esuriens Rchb.f.
  • Ponera leucantha Rchb.f.
  • Scaphyglottis cuneata var. major (C.Schweinf.) C.Schweinf. ex Correll
  • Scaphyglottis esuriens (Rchb.f.) Schltr.
  • Scaphyglottis leucantha var. uniflora Regel
  • Scaphyglottis major (C.Schweinf.) Correll
  • Scaphyglottis prolifera var. major (C.Schweinf.) Brieger & D.R.Hunt
  • Scaphyglottis wercklei var. major C.Schweinf.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.

Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Scaphyglottis leucantha 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)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico Southeast, Peru, Venezuela

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