Dichaea muricata (Sw.) Lindl.

  • Authority

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

  • Family

    Orchidaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Dichaea muricata (Sw.) Lindl.

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - VENEZUELA. Bolivar: Ptari-tepui, on lower south-facing slopes between Rio Karuai and the first ridge above Rio Karuai, 1220 m alt., pendent epiphyte at the base of tree trunk, J. A. Steyermark 60692 (no flowers seen). The West Indies (type of Cymbidium muricatum), MEXICO and Central America, TRINIDAD, COLOMBIA, ECUADOR and BRAZIL.

  • Discussion

    Cymbidium muricatum Sw., Nov. Act. Soc. Sci. Upsal. 6: 71. 1799.

  • Distribution

    VENEZUELA. Bolivar: Ptari-tepui, on lower south-facing slopes between Rio Karuai and the first ridge above Rio Karuai, 1220 m alt., pendent epiphyte at the base of tree trunk, J. A. Steyermark 60692 (no flowers seen). The West Indies (type of Cymbidium muricatum), MEXICO and Central America, TRINIDAD, COLOMBIA, ECUADOR and BRAZIL.

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