Lindleyalis tentaculata  (Poepp. & Endl.) Luer

From the Greek hemirhoda, "half rosy-red", referring to the color of the flower.

Section:  Restrepioideae

Plant ID:  03923

Additional Information:  Although widely distributed in the Andes and locally abundant, this species is uncommonly encountered.  It is found at altitudes ranging from 3,120 feet (950 m) to 4,590 feet (1,400 m)

Synonyms:

Pleurothallis tentaculata  Poepp. & Endl.

Restrepia tentaculata  Poepp. & Endl.

Humboldtia tentaculata  Kuntze

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