Porpax compacta subsp. purpurata
Also known as: Stolzia compacta subsp. purpurata P.J.Cribb
- Stolzia compacta subsp. purpurata P.J.Cribb
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Porpax compacta subsp. purpurata is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Originating in Africa, this subspecies is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Porpax compacta, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Malawi, Zimbabwe
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