Epidendrum imthurnii Ridl.

• Region

  South America

• Country

  Venezuela

• State/Province

  Bolívar

• County/Municipio

  Piar Mun.

• Locality

  Camarcaibarai-tepui, summit. 4th of 4 tepuis from W of E in Aparaman range

• Elevation

  Alt. 2400 m. (7874 ft.)

• Coordinates

  5.88, -61.98

• Distribution

  Map all specimens of this taxon

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(Bruce K. Holst 3613)
ORCHIDACEAE
Epidendrum imthurnii Ridi.
Det. G. & I» Carnevali/ 1988
MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN HERBARIUM (MO)
VENEZUELA
ORCHIDACEAE
EDO. BOLIVAR: Dist. Piar.
Camarcaibarai-tepuir summit. 4th of 4
tepuis from W to E in Aparaman range.
2400 m. 5°53'Nr 61°59'W. Highly
eroded tepui summit with deep canyons to
100 m? boulder strewn slopes and tall
column formations. Vegetation sporadic;
shrubs and small trees 3-4 m in crevices?
Low shrubs and herbs in exposed rocky
areas and sand accumulations.
BOTANICAL
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
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Terrestrial? flowers light green?
amongst boulders.
26 March 1987
Bruce K. Holst 3613
MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN HERBARIUM (MO)
Plants pressed in 30-50% Isopropyl Alcohol
Funds provided by GEO Magazine, Germany, and Julian Steyermark
Logistical support provided By Terramar Foundation, Venezuela
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