Cranichis ciliata

Cranichis ciliata

Native to:
Argentina | Bolivia | Colombia | Costa Rica | El Salvador | Galápagos | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Southeast | Nicaragua | Panamá | Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Cranichis
Species:
Cranichis ciliata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white, greenish-white

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal association for germination and are typically grown through asymbiotic culture or flask propagation in specialized conditions.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch