Polystachya caracasana Rchb.f.

  • Filed As

    Orchidaceae
    Polystachya caracasana Rchb.f.

  • Collector(s)

    J. D. Ackerman 2837 with E. J. Melendez-Ackerman, 24 Apr 1995

  • Location

    Jamaica. Saint Ann. 1.6 miles south of Moneague, near water tank and beyond stone church east of Road A1.

  • Habitat

    In limestone hills. In Secondary forest. Uncommon.

  • Description

    Epiphyte on tree trunks. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 380885

    Occurrence ID: b42bcebb-d0d1-4f92-8dbc-1efebbed370f

  • Related Publications

    [Article] Peraza-Flores, Lizandro N., et al. 2011. Taxonomic notes in American (Orchidaceae): The identity of (Hook.) Rchb.f and the reestablishment of Rchb.f. J. Torrey Bot. Soc. 138 (4): 366-380.

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  • Region

    West Indies

  • Country

    Jamaica

  • State/Province

    Saint Ann

  • Locality

    1.6 miles south of Moneague, near water tank and beyond stone church east of Road A1

  • Elevation

    Alt. 400 m. (1312 ft.)

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Polvstachva foliosa (Hook.) Rchb. f.
Orchidaceae
Jamaica: Parish St. Ann. 1.6 miles S of Monaegue, in
limestone hills near water tank and beyond stone
chruch E of Rd Al. Elev. ca. 400 m.
Uncommon epiphyte on tree trunks in secondary
forest.
J. D. Ackerman 2837
E. J. Metendez-Ackerman
24 April 1995
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