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Pitcairnia micrantha is a synonym of:

Fosterella micrantha (Lindl.) L.B.Sm.

Publ: Phytologia 7(3): 171 pl. 1 figs. 1-5 (1960)

Type: Found among some Orchidaceous plants imported from Rio, in December, 1841, by Lieut. Christopher Smith, of H.M. Packet "Star", and presented to Sir Charles Lemon, Bart. M.P. [Holotype: CGE (phot.)].

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Distribution: MEXICO; GUATEMALA; EL SALVADOR;

Habitat: Terrestrial or rarely epiphytic, moist or dry forest,, 330-1200 m. Elev.

Etymology: The epithet refers to the species' small flowers: mikros = small; anthos = flower.

Fosterella micrantha