Elleanthus hymenophorus (Rchb. f.) Rchb. f. belongs to the Orchidaceae family. Flora of the World contains 1 recorded occurrence of this taxon, distributed across 1 country.
Elleanthus hymenophorus, Croat 95777--Ecuador. Maquipucuna Biol. Res. Send. al Humedal. 14 Mar 06. 216 (4).jpg
Family
Orchidaceae
Genus
Elleanthus
Specific Epithet
hymenophorus
Authorship
(Rchb. f.) Rchb. f.
3/11/2006
Location
Ecuador, Pichincha
0.021944, -78.746944
Location Remarks
Along road between Tandayapa and Mindo, vicinity of Bellavisata Tourist Lodge, 6.5 km N of Tandayapa on old road from Nono to Mindo. 2270 m elev.
Collectors
Tom B. Croat, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph
Notes
Terrestrial or "epiphytic" on a rotten log; flowers orange.
