Trichocentrum nanum
Mule Ear Orchid
Also known as: Lophiaris nana (Lindl.) Braem +3 more
- Lophiaris nana (Lindl.) Braem
- Oncidium nanum Lindl.
- Oncidium patulum Schltr.
- Oncidium thyrsiflorum Barb.Rodr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Originating in South America, Trichocentrum nanum (commonly known as Mule-Ear Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Venezuela