Ponthieva ephippium

Ponthieva ephippium

Native to:
Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Ponthieva
Species:
Ponthieva ephippium

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
white, green

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination; conventional stratification is not applicable.

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