Microchilus tridax
Also known as: Erythrodes purpurea (Ames) Ames +3 more
- Erythrodes purpurea (Ames) Ames
- Erythrodes tridax (Rchb.f.) Ames
- Physurus purpureus Ames
- Physurus tridax Rchb.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Indigenous to South America, Microchilus tridax is a rhizomatous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama