''Acianthera hondurensis'' is a species of
orchid native to the Atlantic slope of
Mexico,
Belize and
Central America, and is found at elevations of 35–500 m. It is an
epiphyte
An epiphyte is an organism that grows on the surface of a plant and derives its moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, water (in marine environments) or from debris accumulating around it. The plants on which epiphytes grow are called phoroph ...
found in humid and riverine forests. It is likely affected by human activities such as agriculture and urban development, but can be found in protected areas such as
Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve
Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve is a protected natural area in Chiapas state of southern Mexico. The reserve protects 3312 km2 of the Lacandon Jungle, a lowland tropical rainforest.
Geography
Montes Azules Biosphere reserve adjoins Lacan-Tun Bio ...
in México and
Laguna Lachuá National Park and
Chocón Machacas Protected Biotope in
Guatemala
Guatemala ( ; ), officially the Republic of Guatemala ( es, República de Guatemala, links=no), is a country in Central America. It is bordered to the north and west by Mexico; to the northeast by Belize and the Caribbean; to the east by H ...
.
References
hondurensis
Orchids of Mexico
Orchids of Belize
Orchids of Central America
Flora of Honduras
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