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Acianthera hondurensis

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Acianthera hondurensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Acianthera
Species:
A. hondurensis
Binomial name
Acianthera hondurensis
(Ames) Pridgeon & M.W. Chase

Acianthera hondurensis is a species of orchid native to the Atlantic slope of Mexico and Central America, and is found at elevations of 35–500 m. It is an epiphyte found in humid and riverine forests. It is likely affected by human activities such as agriculture and urban development, but can be found in protected areas such as Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve in México and Laguna Lachuá National Park and Chocón Machacas Protected Biotope in Guatemala.

References

  1. ^ Cockel, C.; Chadburn, H. (2014). "Acianthera hondurensis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014. IUCN: e.T44392581A44427810. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T44392581A44427810.en. Retrieved 5 January 2018. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |last-author-amp= ignored (|name-list-style= suggested) (help)