Elleanthus tricallosus

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Elleanthus tricallosus
File:2024-02-07 Elleanthus tricallosus.jpg
Scientific classification Edit this 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.

Elleanthus tricallosus is a species of flowering plant within the orchid family.[1]

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

Etymology

Taxonomy

References

  1. "Elleanthus tricallosus". iNaturalist Canada. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Pfahl, Jay (2024-02-10). "Elleanthus tricallosus". Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia.