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Posada's Platystele
Platystele posadarum
Micro-miniature described from Ecuador (Pichincha), occurring around 1600-2100 m. Forms tiny clumps with miniature leaves and hair-like inflorescences bearing minute, translucent flowers. Requires cool-intermediate conditions, extremely high humidity, deep shade and constantly moist moss or mount.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- orchid
- Size
- micro <4cm
- Light
- Shade
- Humidity
- 85%–100%
Native context
Where it belongs
- Countries
- Ecuador
- Ecosystems
- Cloud forest
- Elevation
- Montane (1,000–2,000 m)
- Flowering
- Year-round
About this plant
Micro-miniature described from Ecuador (Pichincha), occurring around 1600-2100 m. Forms tiny clumps with miniature leaves and hair-like inflorescences bearing minute, translucent flowers. Requires cool-intermediate conditions, extremely high humidity, deep shade and constantly moist moss or mount.
Stable BJURNY record: tx_8059c1f7fc0541279dda