Dracula nycterina  (Rchb.f.) Luer

From the Greek nycteris, "a bat" in fancied illusion of the appearance of the flower.

Subgenus: Dracula

Section: Dracula

Subsection: Costatae

Plant ID:  00035(on right one)

Additional Information:  Known only from a limited area in the Central Cordillera of Colombia at altitudes of 3,940 feet (1,200 m) to 5,250 feet (1,600 m).

Synonyms:

Masdevallia nycterina  Rchb.f.

Masdevallia chimaera  Linden & André

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