Microchilus vesicifer
Also known as: Erythrodes lehmannii (Schltr.) Ames +3 more
- Erythrodes lehmannii (Schltr.) Ames
- Erythrodes vesicifera (Rchb.f.) Ames
- Physurus lehmannii Schltr.
- Physurus vesicifer Rchb.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Microchilus vesicifer is a rhizomatous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, 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)
Central America, Mexico, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Southeast, Panama, Peru