Epidendrum chlorinium is a terrestrial species of reed-stemmed Epidendrum found in mountainous regions of the states of Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais

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, São Paulo

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, and Espiritu Santo

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, Brazil

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, at altitudes of 1—1.5 km.

The terete stems grow as tall as 45 cm. The lower ~20 cm are covered with the thin, dry bases of old leaves. The dark green leaves grow to 12 cm long and 1.5 cm wide. The apical inflorescence grows up to 5 cm long, bearing 7 to 12 3-cm fragrant, translucent, lime-green flowers. The heart-shaped lip

Labellum

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has two tiny white-green
calli at its base. In its native habitat, it flowers from November until March.

External links

• http://www.orchidspecies.com/epichlorinum.htm