Microchilus anchorifer
Also known as: Erythrodes anchorifera (Schltr.) Garay +3 more
- Erythrodes anchorifera (Schltr.) Garay
- Erythrodes marmorata C.Schweinf.
- Microchilus marmoratus (C.Schweinf.) Ormerod
- Physurus anchorifer Schltr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Microchilus anchorifer is a rhizomatous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Microchilus is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru