Sarcoglottis orchids

Sarcoglottis species are large terrestrial plants. Typical lifeform is perennial or tuberous geophyte. Typical growth habit is terrestrial. Typical climate is seasonally dry tropical. Typical temperature preference is hot. Elevation range of the species is 280 to 1300 metres. Main bloom seasons are spring, fall and winter. The species come from Mexico to Central America, south Tropical America to north Argentina.

Three species are catalogued. Example species are Sarcoglottis sceptrodes and Sarcoglottis grandiflora.