Acronia coriacardia  (Rchb.f.) Luer

From the Latin coriacardius, "leathery-cordate," referring to the leaves.

Section:  Macrophyllae-Fasciculatae

Plant ID:  01585

Additional Information:  Found frequently in the Andes from Venezuela through Ecuador and south into Peru and Bolivia at altitudes of 2,300 feet (700 m) to 11,480 feet (3,500 m).

Synonyms:  

Pleurothallis coricardia  Rchb.f.

Pleurothallis corralensis  Garay

Pleurothallis leontoglossa  Schltr.

Pleurothallis smithii  Schltr.

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