Stelis pygmaea
Pygmy Leach Orchid
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Stelis pygmaea (commonly known as Pygmy Leach Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Stelis is notably large, comprising more than 1300 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Windward Is.