Elongatia excelsa  (Garay) Luer  

From the Latin excelsus, "tall," referring to the habit of the plant.

Section:  Elongatae

Plant ID:  00428

Additional Information:  This gigantic species occurs in the Central Cordillera of Colombia where it is infrequently encountered growing terrestrially in rich, shaded humus of virgin forests at altitudes of 5,250 feet (1,600 m) to 6,400 feet (1,950 m).

Synonyms:

Pleurothallis excelsa  Garay

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