Bletia corallicola
Carter's Orchid
Also known as: Basiphyllaea angustifolia Schltr. +2 more
- Basiphyllaea angustifolia Schltr.
- Basiphyllaea corallicola (Small) Ames
- Carteria corallicola Small
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Bletia corallicola (commonly known as Carter's Orchid) is a tuberous orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Puerto Rico