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Isochilus chiriquensis

Isochilus chiriquensis Schltr.
Isochilus chiriquensis
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Isochilus chiriquensis is an orchid species in the Orchidaceae family, native to several Central American and Mexican regions including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Panamá. It was first described in 1922 by Schltr.

Description

This orchid species is documented in Honduras through the voucher specimen J. B. Edwards 229 (AMES). Its distribution spans multiple regions in Mexico and Central America, indicating a broad presence within the neotropical range. The species is part of the genus Isochilus, which is recognized within the Orchidaceae family.

Distribution

Costa Rica · El Salvador · Guatemala · Honduras · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Southeast · Mexico Southwest · Nicaragua · Panamá

Synonyms

Isochilus amparoanusIsochilus major var. amparoanus

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