Collection Details
Species: Pleurothallis melanostele
Collection Date: 6 May 2006
Determined By: E. A. Christenson
Determination Date: 1 September 2007
Institution: Sarasota, FL
Locality
Continent: South America
Country: Peru
Region: Cusco
Subregion: Paucartambo Province
Closest Town: Paucartambo
Locality Description: Wayquecha Cloud Forest Research Station, Kosñipata Valley, between Paucartambo and Pilcopata.
Locality Site Specific: Trail to the river junction.
Min. Elevation: 2455 m
Habitat
Habitat Description: Disturbed hillside
Habitat: Aerial
Botanical Data
Plant Notes: Size 1, shade 2, epiphyte, multiple inflorescences per leaf, yellow sepals, partially open, yellow lip, clear petals, purple column with yellow end, all flowers occur on same side of the inflorescence
Min. Height: 0.22 m
Habit: Herb
Other Data
Research Site: Wayqecha Cloud Forest
Project: Wayqecha Botany