Mesadenus polyanthus
Also known as: Brachystele polyantha (Rchb.f.) Burns-Bal. +4 more
- Brachystele polyantha (Rchb.f.) Burns-Bal.
- Gyrostachys polyantha (Rchb.f.) Kuntze
- Mesadenus galeottianus (A.Rich.) Schltr.
- Spiranthes galeottiana A.Rich.
- Spiranthes polyantha Rchb.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Indigenous to North America and South America, Mesadenus polyanthus is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest