Ophidion cunabulum  (Luer & R.Escobar) Luer

From the Latin cunabulum, "a cradle," in allusion to the appearance of the flower.

Plant ID:  03980

Additional Information:  Relatively common and variable both vegetatively and florally through the Andes from Darién of eastern Panama into central Bolivia at altitudes of 1,970 feet (600 m) to 9,180 feet (2,800 m).

Synonyms:

Cryptophoranthus pleurothallopsis  Kraenzl.

Cryptophoranthus auriculatus  Garay

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