Dendrophylax porrectus
Needleroot Airplant Orchid
Also known as: Aeranthes porrecta Rchb.f. +4 more
- Aeranthes porrecta Rchb.f.
- Campylocentrum porrectum (Rchb.f.) Rolfe
- Harrisella amesiana Cogn.
- Harrisella porrecta (Rchb.f.) Fawc. & Rendle
- Harrisella uniflora H.Dietr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Originating in North America and South America, Dendrophylax porrectus (commonly known as Needleroot Airplant 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
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Florida, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Puerto Rico