Acronia cardiothallis  (Rchb.f.) Luer

From the Greek cardiothallis, "heart stems," probably referring to the cordate leaf.

Section:  Macrophyllae-Fasciculatae

Plant ID:  00811

Additional Information:  Frequent, variable and widespread in Central America and uncommon in the Andes at altitudes of 1,640 feet (500 m) to 7,210 feet (2,200 m).

Synonyms:  

Pleurothallis acutipetala  Schltr.

Pleurothallis cardiothallis  Rchb.f.

Pleurothallis costaricensis  Schltr.

Pleurothallis schlechteriana  Ames

Pleurothallis subulata  Rolfe

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