Lepanthes Sw.

• Region

  South America

• Country

  Guyana

• State/Province

  Potaro-Siparuni

• Locality

  Pakaraima Mts, Mt. Wokomung, upslope to NE 1-2 km from headwaters of Wusupubaru Creek

• Elevation

  Alt. 975 - 1125 m. (3199 - 3691 ft.)

• Coordinates

  5.05, -59.88

• Location Notes

  [South America]

• Distribution

  Map all specimens of this taxon

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NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
Henkel, T.W. 1412
Lip and column reddish orange at bases; yellowish
orange distally.
PLANTS OF THE GUIANAS
Lepcinthes sp.
Det. E.A. Christenson, 1995
GUYANA. Region: Potaro-Siparuni. Pakaraima Mts, Mt.
Wokomung, upslope to NE 1-2 km from headwaters of
Wusupubaru Creek. 05°03'N, 59°53'W. Elev. 975 to 1125
m? Upper montane forest, W aspect; canopy to 40 m;
terraces with large trees; sandstone talus areas: high
palms, ferns abundant. Epiphytic herb; sepals yellow
with longitudinal red stripe at base; petals light
orange. On small tree boles.
Henkel, T.W. 1412
With: M. Chin and W. Ryan
16 February 1993
SMITHSONIAN BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY OF THE GUIANAS
PROGRAM - U.S. NATIONAL HERBARIUM (US)
04203603