Porroglossum muscosum  (Rchb.f.) Schltr.

From the Latin muscosus, "mossy", referring to the pubescent peduncle.

Subgenus:  Porroglossum

Section:  Echidna

Plant ID:  00188/00593/01919 and 01240/03072

Additional Information:  Rather frequent, widespread and variable in its wide range through the Andes from Venezuela through Ecuador at altitudes of around 5,250 feet (1,600 m) to 8,860 feet (2,700 m).

Synonyms:

Masdevallia muscosa  Rchb.f.

Masdevallia xipheres  Rchb.f.

Schaphosepalum xipheres  (Rchb.f.) Schltr.

Porroglossum xipheres  (Rchb.f.) Garay

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