Epidendrum elongatum (Orchidaceae)

Ucumari Regional Park, Risaralda, Colombia. Jun 8, 2014.

comments (5)

Thibaud Aronson

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Some consider this to be a synonym of Epi. secundum, but it seems most South Americans recognize it as a valid species. Posted 9 years ago
1. WildFlower
  
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  If they are separate species how do you tell them apart? Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
    
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    Honestly, reed-stem epidendrums are a bit of a mystery to me. It looks like elongatum and secundum are the type species of two separate groups, of 10 and 25 species, respectively!
    Still, looking at photos on IOSPE, my photo definitely fits elongatum better.
    secundum: http://www.orchidspecies.com/episecundum.htm
    elongatum: http://www.orchidspecies.com/epielongatum.htm Posted 9 years ago

Ferdy Christant

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Bonus snout beetle included :) Posted 9 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
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  No idea what species, though :-) Posted 9 years ago