Acronia nephroglossa  (Schltr.) Luer

From the Greek nephroglossa, "kidney-tongued," referring to the shape of the labellum.

Section:  Macrophyllae-Fasciculatae

Plant ID:  00752

Additional Information:  Relatively frequent and widely distributed on the eastern slopes of the Andes of Ecuador at altitudes ranging from 8,860 feet (2,700 m) to 10,170 feet (3,100 m). 

Synonyms:

Pleurothallis nephroglossa  Schltr.

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