Pleurothallis inaequalis Lindl. 1842 SUBGENUS Acianthera [Scheidw.] Luer 1986

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Full shade

Common Name The Unequal Pleurothallis

Flower Size

Found in Brazil as an epiphyte with a short ramicaul carrying a single, oblong, obtuse, leaf that blooms on a dense, short inflorescence.

Distinguished by the fringed obtuse lip, half lanceolate petals and very unequal sepals.

Synonyms Acianthera inaequalis (Lindl.) F.Barros & L.R.S.Guim. 2010

References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ;

* Edwards's Bot. Reg. 28(Misc.): 76 Lindley 1842

Flora Brasiliensis Vol III Part 4:568 Martius, Cogniaux 1893;

Orchidaceae Brasilense Band 1 Pabst & Dungs 1975 drawing fide;

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