Triphora amazonica
Broadleaf Noddingcaps
Also known as: Triphora latifolia G.M.Luer
- Triphora latifolia G.M.Luer
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Triphora amazonica (commonly known as Broadleaf Noddingcaps) is a tuberous 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
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Dominican Republic, Florida, French Guiana, Guyana, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago