Dracontia carnosilabia  (Heller & Hawkes) Luer

From the Latin carnosilabius, "with a fleshy lip," referring to the labellum.

Section:  Cylindria

Plant ID:  01506

Additional Information:  This uncommon species is known from two isolated localities in Nicaragua and Panama at altitudes ranging from 1,640 feet (500 m) to 7,050 feet (2,150 m).

Synonyms:

Pleurothallis carnosilabia  Heller & Hawkes

Pleurothallis caligularis  Luer

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