Scaphyglottis modesta
Malaysian Orchid
Also known as: Ponera modesta (Rchb.f.) Rchb.f. +4 more
- Ponera modesta (Rchb.f.) Rchb.f.
- Ponera striolata Rchb.f.
- Scaphyglottis striolata (Rchb.f.) Correll
- Tetragamestus antillanus Schltr.
- Tetragamestus modestus Rchb.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Indigenous to South America, Scaphyglottis modesta (commonly known as Malaysian Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. 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)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Leeward Is., Panama, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.