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Acianthera rostellata (Acianthera rostellata)

Description

Acianthera rostellata is a species of orchid (Orchidaceae) originating in the states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo , Brazil , formerly subordinate to the genus Pleurothallis . It is a small creeping plant, with leaves parallel to the substrate, more or less of the size and appearance of Acianthera recurva , but with more humid, hard and slightly cordiform leaves, with rough surface rough or verrucosa, and short inflorescence with about three cream flowers dabbed in purple.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Asparagales

            • Family: Orchidaceae

              • Genus: Acianthera