Triphora gentianoides
Gentian Noddingcaps
Also known as: Arethusa gentianoides (Sw.) Sw. +7 more
- Arethusa gentianoides (Sw.) Sw.
- Limodorum gentianoides Sw.
- Pogonia cubensis Rchb.f.
- Pogonia gentianoides (Sw.) Spreng.
- Pogonia lutea Schltr.
- Triphora cubensis (Rchb.f.) Ames
- Triphora gentianoides f. albidaviridis P.M.Br. & Steph.Jones
- Triphora lutea (Schltr.) Schltr. ex Mansf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Triphora gentianoides (commonly known as Gentian Noddingcaps) is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, 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)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southeastern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Bolivia, Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Florida, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Panama, Venezuela