Acinopetala herradurae  (Lehm. & Kraenzl.) Luer

Named for the vicinity of Rio Herradura (Spanish herradura, "horseshoe") where the species was first discovered.

Plant ID:  00477/01489

Additional Information:  Endemic in the Central and Western Cordilleras of Colombia where if grows in cloud forests at altitudes of 1,640 feet (500 m) to 5,900 feet (1,800 m).

Synonyms:

Masdevallia herradurae  Lehm. & Kraenzl.

Masdevallia tenuipes  Schltr.

Masdevallia frontinoënsis  Kraenzl.

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