Telipogon asuayanus Rchb. f. 1877

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Found in Ecuador at elevations around 2800 meters as a cold growing epiphyte. This species dies back after blooming and takes a rest and will reappear in the next growing season, so do not discard until you are sure that it is dead.

Cited as a synonym of T tessellatus, I have kept them separate following Kew.

References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; Orquideologia Vol 14 No 1 1979 photo; Native Ecuadorian Orchids Vol 5 Dodson 2004 as T azuayanus drawing fide

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