Moss Tufted Orchid
Jacquiniella teretifolia
- Native to:
- Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guam, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Venezuela
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Jacquiniella
- Species:
- Jacquiniella teretifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- JATE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, rocky or sandy soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- typically found in open, rocky areas