Elleanthus tricallosus
Elleanthus tricallosus is a species of flowering plant within the orchid family.[1]
| Elleanthus tricallosus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Elleanthus |
| Species: | E. tricallosus |
| Binomial name | |
| Elleanthus tricallosus Ames & C.Schweinf. | |
Description
Elleanthus tricallosus is a small or medium-sized orchid. It has slender stems, basal leaves, and a dark pink inflorescence.[2]
Range
Endemic to Costa Rica, it can be found at 1100 to 2600 meters elevations.[2]
Habitat
It lives in premontane rainforests, oak forests, and cloud forests.[2]
Ecology
References
- "Elleanthus tricallosus". iNaturalist Canada. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- Pfahl, Jay (2024-02-10). "Elleanthus tricallosus". Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia.
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