Pleurothallis erinacea

Also known as: The Spined Pleurothallis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Belize Departamento del Huila - Colombia Guyana Mexico Panama

General Information

The Spined Pleurothallis is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Belize, Colombia, Guyana, Mexico, and Panama. The name refers to the densly muricate ovary and seed capsule.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single thick erect, elliptic, lance shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

Climate

Grows at high elevations.