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Trichocentrum albococcineum

Mule Ear Orchid
Also known as: Trichocentrum albopurpureum F.Buyss. +4 more
  • Trichocentrum albopurpureum F.Buyss.
  • Trichocentrum albopurpureum Rchb.f. ex Barb.Rodr.
  • Trichocentrum albopurpureum var. striatum L.Linden & Rodigas
  • Trichocentrum amazonicum Barb.Rodr.
  • Trichocentrum atropurpureum Linden & Rchb.f.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.

Trichocentrum albococcineum (commonly known as Mule-Ear Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It originates 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)
Brazil, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil West-Central, Peru

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