Serpentine Wallflower Orchid

Tetramicra canaliculata

Serpentine Wallflower Orchid

T. Nicholson, MD del., Swan sc., William Jackson Hooker ed.

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Tetramicra
Species:
Tetramicra canaliculata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Bloom Months:
may

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky, coastal areas