Acronia deflexa  (Luer) Luer

From the Latin deflexus, "deflected or bent downwards," referring to the sides of the lip which are abruptly deflexed above the middle.

Section:  Macrophyllae-Fasciculatae

Plant ID:  01426

Additional Information:  Grows terrestrially, widely distributed and locally common in the Andes of Ecuador and Colombia at altitudes of around 5,900 feet (1,800 m) to 10,660 feet (3,250 m).

Synonyms:  

Pleurothallis deflexa  Luer

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