Muscarella trullifera  (Luer & Hirtz) Luer

From the Latin trullifer, "bearing a spoon," referring to the shape of the lip like an inverted ladle or spoon.

Plant ID:  02688

Additional Information:  Apparently endemic in the Cordillera del Condor of southeastern Ecuador at altitudes of 4,920 feet (1,500 m) to 5,410 feet (1,650 m).

Synonyms:

Pleurothallis trullifera  Luer & Hirtz

Pleurothallis discalis  Luer & J.Portilla

Specklinia discalis  (Luer & J.Portilla) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Specklinia trullifera  (Luer & Hirtz) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

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