Acronia microcardia ssp microcardia  (Rchb.f.) Luer

From the Greek microcardia, "with small heart," referring to the comparative small size of the leaf and labellum.

Section:  Macrophyllae-Fasciculatae

Additional Information:  Especially variable in its wide distribution throughout the Andes at altitudes of 2,950 feet (900 m) to 8,530 feet (2,600 m).

Synonyms:

Pleurothallis microcardia  Rchf.b. microcardia

Pleurothallis stenosepala  Rolfe

Pleurothallis cundinamarcae  Schltr.

Pleurothallis chachatoynsis  Schltr.

Zosterophyllanthos stenosepalus  (Rolfe) Szlach. & Marg.

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