Zootrophion hypodiscus  (Rchb.f.) Luer

From the Latin hypodiscus, "the disc beneath," referring to the disc-like floor of the flower.

Plant ID:  00622/00340/00338/03390

Additional Information:  Frequent in the Andes of Ecuador and Colombia from 980 feet (300 m) to 5,740 feet (1,750 m).

Synonyms:

Masdevallia hypodiscus  Rchb.f.

Cryptophoranthus hypodiscus  (Rchb.f.) Rolfe

Cryptophoranthus moorei  Rolfe

Cryptophoranthus rolfeanus  Kraenzl.

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