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Published In: Synopsis Plantarum, quas, in itinere ad plagam aequinoctialem orbis novi, collegerunt Al. de Humboldt et Am. Bonpland 1: 340. 1822. (9 Dec 1822) (Syn. Pl.) Name publication detail
 

Project Name Data (Last Modified On 11/20/2023)
Item State : Description complete
Acceptance : Accepted
Project Data     (Last Modified On 12/17/2018)
Estatus: Nativa
Life Form: Hierba, Terrestre
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Flora Index Page Info: 7(2)-
ContributorText: R.L. Dressler
Contributor: R.L. Dressler

 

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Epistephium Kunth

Por R.L. Dressler.

Terrestres. Raíces gruesas, carnosas. Tallos alargados. Hojas caulinares, coriáceas, convolutas, reticulado-nervadas. Inflorescencias terminales, racemosas. Flores resupinadas, efímeras; sépalos y pétalos similares entre sí; labelo 3-lobado, envolviendo a la columna; ovario 3-locular; columna claviforme; antera incumbente; polen farinoso. Semillas aladas. Aprox. 20 spp. de Belice a Sudamérica; 1 sp. en Mesoamérica.

 

 
 
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