Microchilus erythrodoides
Also known as: Erythrodes erythrodoides (Schltr.) Ames +2 more
- Erythrodes erythrodoides (Schltr.) Ames
- Microchilus erythrodoides var. erythrodoides
- Physurus erythrodoides 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 erythrodoides is a rhizomatous 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 Microchilus genus, encompassing over 250 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Venezuela
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms