Ecology: Premontane or lower montane forest, the Steere collection cited below states “In Remijia forest.” Elevation: 762-1067 m in Colombia. Distribution: Central America and Colombia.
Ecología: Bosques premontano a montano bajo, la colección de Steere citada abajo indica: “In Remijia forest.” en Colombia. Elevación: 762-1067 m. Distribución: Centroamérica y Colombia.
Wijkia costaricensis is distinguished by non-flagellate leafy branches, and leaves with a single row of alar cells.