Expedicula

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The genus Expedicula (ex-peh-DIH-que-lah) is a new genus consisting of twospecies that used to belong to the genus Trichosalpinx, then Lepanthopsis.  These are small plants with ramicauls clad in lepanthiform sheaths; a single-lowered inflorescence; entire, acute petals; and a short, terete, wingless and footless coloumn with an apical anther and stigma.

    Expedicula apoda (Garay & Dunst.) Luer

    Expedicula dewildei (Luer & R.Escobar) Luer

 


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