Brachionidium inkaterrense Luer & Soto 2010 Photo by © the Biodiversity Conference webpage
Common Name The Inka Terra Brachionidium [refers to the Peruvian orginazation that explores Macchu Picchus unique flora]
Flower Size .6" [1.5 cm]
Found in Peru near Macchu Picchu at elevations of 3000 to 3200 meters as a mini-miniature sized, cold growing terrestrial in sphagnum moss
Synonyms
References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ;
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