Epidendrum leucanthum (Schltr.) C.Schweinf.

  • Authority

    Schweinfurth, Charles. 1967. Orchidaceae of the Guayana Highland. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 14: 69-214.

  • Family

    Orchidaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Epidendrum leucanthum (Schltr.) C.Schweinf.

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - VENEZUELA. Bolivar: Cerro Baraguan, extreme north base, 100 m alt., occasional epiphyte on low tree, "tepals dull yellow; lip white, becoming pale yellow, streaked with purple," January 12, 1956, J. J. Wurdack & J. V. Monachino 41202. Amazonas: Puerto Ayacucho, Alto Orinoco, L. Williams 13032, 13134. Hort. (type).

  • Discussion

    Encyclia leucantha Schlechter, Fedde Repert. Beih. 6: 40. 1919; Mansf., Fedde Repert. Beih. 57: t. 7, nr. 23. 1929.

  • Distribution

    VENEZUELA. Bolivar: Cerro Baraguan, extreme north base, 100 m alt., occasional epiphyte on low tree, "tepals dull yellow; lip white, becoming pale yellow, streaked with purple," January 12, 1956, J. J. Wurdack & J. V. Monachino 41202. Amazonas: Puerto Ayacucho, Alto Orinoco, L. Williams 13032, 13134. Hort. (type).

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