butterfly-orchid

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The Butterfly-orchid (Psychopsis versteegiana) is a species in the genus Psychopsis. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Spargelartige)

Family

Orchidaceae

Genus

Psychopsis

Species

Psychopsis versteegiana (butterfly-orchid)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish orquídea mariposa

French orchidée papillon

Portuguese orquídea-borboleta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of butterfly-orchid?

The scientific name of butterfly-orchid is Psychopsis versteegiana. It belongs to the genus Psychopsis.

Where does butterfly-orchid live?

butterfly-orchid is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.

What family does butterfly-orchid belong to?

butterfly-orchid (Psychopsis versteegiana) belongs to the genus Psychopsis, which is part of the taxonomic family Orchidaceae.

What kingdom does butterfly-orchid belong to?

butterfly-orchid (Psychopsis versteegiana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of butterfly-orchid?

The closest relatives of butterfly-orchid in the genus Psychopsis include butterfly-orchid.