Selenipedium palmifolium
Palm Leaf Selenipedium
Also known as: Apedium chironianum (Sambin & Braem) Chiron, Sambin & Braem +2 more
- Apedium chironianum (Sambin & Braem) Chiron, Sambin & Braem
- Cypripedium palmifolium Lindl.
- Selenipedium chironianum Sambin & Braem
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Selenipedium palmifolium (commonly known as Palm-Leaf Selenipedium) is a rhizomatous orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, French Guiana, Guyana, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela