Acianthera aphthosa
Also known as: Pleurothallis aphthosa Lindl. +5 more
- Pleurothallis aphthosa Lindl.
- Pleurothallis ciliata var. abbreviata C.Schweinf.
- Pleurothallis macrophyta Barb.Rodr.
- Pleurothallis pelioxantha Barb.Rodr.
- Pleurothallis pleioxantha Barb.Rodr.
- Specklinia aphthosa (Lindl.) F.Barros
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Acianthera aphthosa is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Acianthera genus, encompassing over 300 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru