Acronia diabolica  (Luer & Escobar) Luer

From the Latin diabolicus, "like a devil," in allusion to the dark red flower with a horned lip.

Section:  Macrophyllae-Fasciculatae

Plant ID:  00786

Additional Information:  Epiphytic

in wet forest in the Western Cordillera of Colombia into northwestern Ecuador at altitudes of 2,460 feet (7500 m) to 4,920 feet (1,500 m).  This plant found in Ecuador between Banos and Puyo. 

Synonyms:  

Pleurothallis diabolica  Luer & Escobar

Pleurothallis exserta  Luer & Hirtz

Zosterophyllanthos diabolicus  (Luer & Escobar) Szlach. & Marg.

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