Epidendrum melanotrichoides

Also known as: The Black Hair Like Epidendrum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Black Hair Like Epidendrum is an orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after a misnomer, refers to black like hairs that were found on the type which turned out to be a foreign material on the bracts etc, most likely a fungus.