Pleurothallis imperialis Luer

Pleurothallis imperialis Luer, Selbyana 1(2): 186 (fig. 29) (1975).

Pleurothallis imperialis Luer; Photo by Kevin Holcomb

its native range is Ecuador

Synonyms:

Acronia imperialis (Luer) Luer

Zosterophyllanthos imperialis (Luer) Szlach. & Marg.

English name:

The Imperial Pleurothallis. 

Description:

One of the biggest of cordials group. Leaves to 30cm, flowers to 3cm, 3 or 4 per stem.

Flower Size:

9 mm.

Distribution:

Ecuador.

Ecological:

Cool to cold growing epiphytic or terrestrial species found on steep embankments at an altitude of 1000-2550 m in very wet montane cloud forests with an elongate.

Culture:

Climate: Intermediate

Air Circulation: Medium

Light: Medium

Humidity: High

Fertilizer: Weekly

Type:

Luer, C. et al. [s.n.], Ecuador  K000584157 Unknown type material

Collector Team:

C.A.Luer, R.Kent 300

Type Herbaria:

holotype SEL

Distribution Of Types:

Pichincha (Ecuador, Western South America, Southern America)