Epidendrum anceps Jacq.

  • Authority

    Schweinfurth, Charles. 1967. Orchidaceae of the Guayana Highland. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 14: 69-214.

  • Family

    Orchidaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Epidendrum anceps Jacq.

  • Description

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    Distribution and Ecology - BRITISH GUIANA. Basin of Kuyuwini River (tributary of Essequibo River), about 150 miles from the mouth, epiphyte in dense forest, November 21-26, 1937, A. C. Smith 2543; western extremity of Kanuku Mountains, in drainage of Takutu River, on rocks in dense forest, 600 m alt., flowers brown with purplish lip, March 4-22, 1938, A. C. Smith 3291; Kanuku Mountains, Tutawau Head, Henderson's 3rd Camp, epiphytic on Swartzia, plant with numerous aerial roots (some with apical swellings), leaves purplish green, valved fruit present, January 1, 1952, Forestry Department Field No. 6807, Record No. G-177 (no flowers). VENEZUELA. Bolivar: Medio Caura, Salto de Pard, 200 m alt., on tree trunks, July 3, 1939, L. Williams 11430. Florida (U.S.A.), the West Indies (Martinique, type), Middle America and South America to PERU and BRAZIL.

  • Distribution

    BRITISH GUIANA. Basin of Kuyuwini River (tributary of Essequibo River), about 150 miles from the mouth, epiphyte in dense forest, November 21-26, 1937, A. C. Smith 2543; western extremity of Kanuku Mountains, in drainage of Takutu River, on rocks in dense forest, 600 m alt., flowers brown with purplish lip, March 4-22, 1938, A. C. Smith 3291; Kanuku Mountains, Tutawau Head, Henderson's 3rd Camp, epiphytic on Swartzia, plant with numerous aerial roots (some with apical swellings), leaves purplish

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