Ponthieva fertilis
Ponthieva fertilis (F.Lehm. & Kraenzl.) Salazar
Ponthieva fertilis (F.Lehm. & Kraenzl.) Salazar is a species in the Orchidaceae family, native to regions in South America including Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It has been documented in several departments of Colombia, such as Antioquia, Caldas, Cauca, Chocó, Cundinamarca, Huila, Nariño, Norte de Santander, Putumayo, Quindío, Santander, Tolima, and Valle, as well as in Parque Nacional Natural Chingaza and Suaita. The species was formally described in 2009.
Description
Ponthieva fertilis belongs to the Orchidaceae, a large and diverse family of flowering plants. It is found across multiple South American countries, with specific records from various Colombian departments. The species was first published in 2009 under the authorship of (F.Lehm. & Kraenzl.) Salazar. Its distribution includes both highland and lowland regions, indicating a broad ecological adaptability. The presence of this orchid in protected areas like Parque Nacional Natural Chingaza highlights its occurrence in ecologically significant habitats.
Distribution
Parque Nacional Natural Chingaza · Suaita · Antioquia, Caldas, Cauca, Chocó, Cundinamarca, Huila, Nariño, Norte de Santander, Putumayo, Quindío, Santander, Tolima, Valle · Bolivia · Colombia · Ecuador · Peru · Venezuela · Manizales
Synonyms
Ophrys parvifloraCranichis fertilisCranichis koehleriCranichis pycnanthaExalaria parvifloraGoodyera fertilisExalaria parviflora