Trichocentrum lanceanum
Mule Ear Orchid
Also known as: Lophiaris fragrans Raf. +4 more
- Lophiaris fragrans Raf.
- Lophiaris lanceana (Lindl.) Braem
- Oncidium lanceanum f. aureum Christenson
- Oncidium lanceanum Lindl.
- Oncidium lanceanum var. superbum Lindl. ex Seem., 1844
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Trichocentrum lanceanum (commonly known as Mule-Ear Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela