Acronia ruberrima  (Lindl.) Luer

From the Latin superlative ruberrimus, "very red", referring to the flowers.

Section:  Macrophyllae-Fasciculatae

Plant ID:  00903

Additional Information:  Frequent and extremely variable in its wide distribution through the Andes from western Venezuela into Bolivia at altitudes ranging from 3,280 feet (1,000 m) to 7,210 feet (2,200 m).

Synonyms:

Pleurothallis opeatorhyncha  Schltr.

Pleurothallis ruberrima  Lindl.

Pleurothallis yungasensis  Rolfe

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