Eltroplectris paranaensis Engels & E.C.Smidt 2023

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Common Name The Parana Eltroplectris [A state of southern Brasil where the orchid occurs]

Flower Size

Found in Parana state of Brazil in cloud forests as a terrestrial

"It is a sister to the species Eltroplectris triloba and Eltroplectris schlechteriana. Eltroplectris paranaënsis can be recognized and differentiated from congeners by its small habit, leaves with a narrow-elliptical-lanceolate blade, parviflorous inflorescence, light-green and white flowers, and the trilobed lip with an entire margin." Engels & E.C.Smidt 2023

Synonyms

References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ;

Phytotaxa 609: 117 Engels and E C Smidt 2023 photo fide

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