Barringer, K. 1991. A revision of Epidendrum subgenus Epidanthus (Orchidaceae). Brittonia 43(4): 240-252.

Abstract. Epidendrum subgenus Epidanthus (L. O. Williams) Barringer (Orchidaceae) is a group of small, slender-stemmed epiphytes formerly classified in the genus Epidanthus L. O. Williams. The seven species are distributed from southern Mexico to Columbia in wet forests, usually above 1000 m in elevation. Species of subgenus Epidanthus are distinguished from the rest of Epidendrum by their linear leaves, slender stems, and two pollinia. The new species Epidendrum aurigineum is described and the new name Epidendrum insolatum is created for E. crassum (Dressler) Mora Retana & J. Garcia.

Key words: Orchidaceae, Epidendrum, subgenus Epidanthus.

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