Ecology: Montane forest; on trunk and branches of treelets and trees. Elevation: (1000)2000-3000 m (Venezuela: 2110-2600 m, Colombia: 1030-3000 m, Peru: 1100-2550 m, possibly Bolivia: 500 m). Distribution: West Indies, tropical Andes.
Ecología: Bosque montano; sobre y tronco y ramas de arbolillos y árboles. Elevación: (1000)2000-3000 m (Venezuela: 2110-2600 m, Colombia: 1030-3000 m, Perú: 1100-2550 m, ¿Bolivia: 500 m?). Distribución: Centroamérica?, Indias Occidentales, Andes tropicales.
Sematophyllum tequendamense is distinguished by the spreading dry or wet leaves that are straight, narrowly oblong-linear or –lanceolate, 5-6 times longer than wide, ca. 0.2-0.3 mm wide, gradually acuminate, often twisted apices. Sematophyllum crithmifolium (Hampe) Mitt. is a synonym.