Myrmecophila thomsoniana
Banana Orchid
Also known as: Laelia thomsoniana (Rchb.f.) L.O.Williams +1 more
- Laelia thomsoniana (Rchb.f.) L.O.Williams
- Schomburgkia thomsoniana Rchb.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Indigenous to South America, Myrmecophila thomsoniana (commonly known as Banana Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cayman Is.
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cuba
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms