ORCHIDACEAE

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ORCHIDACEAE

Aerides odoratum Lour., Fl. Cochinch. 525 (1790) Exotic.

Aerides virens Lindl., Bot. Regist. 29: Misc. 41 (No. 48) (1843) Exotic.

Aganisia pulchella Lindl. , Edwards's Bot. Reg. 25: 45 (1839) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Open savanna; terrestrial or more frequently epiphytic in secondary forest. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Aripo Savanna, Coker s.n. (AMES 68214, NY, TRIN 9196), Schultes & Downs s.n. (TRVL 275), Schwab s.n. (TRIN 29410), Johnson 1015 (TRIN 32972). Global range: Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Peru.

Aspasia variegata Lindl. , Edwards's Bot. Reg. 22: t. 1907 (1836) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Brasso Seco; Central Range; Trinity Hills. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 1: 13% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 1% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Cumaca Road, Herklots s.n. (AMES 68421, TRIN 15410); Charuma Forest, Downs & Aitken 60 (AMES 67812), Sammy s.n. (TRIN 29451); Siparia, Centeno s.n. (TRIN 8911); Buenos Aires, Broadway s.n., Cedros district, Broadway s.n. (BM). Global range: Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil.

Batemannia colleyi Lindl. , Edwards's Bot. Reg. 20: t. 1714 (1834) Common name: Goat’s head orchid. Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forest. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Saut d’Eau, Broadway 7440 (AMES 37198); St. Anns, sine coll. (TRIN 1519); Guanapo Heights, Robinson s.n. (TRIN 12438); Valencia, Downs & Aitken 87, (AMES 68428, 69904); Oropuche Local Road, Hombersley s.n. (TRIN 12327). Global range: Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Beloglottis costaricensis (Rchb.f.) Schltr., Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 37, Ab. 2: 365 (1920) Syn: Beloglottis bicaudata (Ames) Garay ; Spiranthes costaricensis Rchb.f. Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests, particularly in cacao plantations. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Las Cuevas, Crueger s.n., (TRIN 1513); Tucuche, Freeman & Williams s.n. (TRIN 10084), Baker s.n. (TRIN 14814), Baksh 1037 (TRIN 28846); between Brasso Seco and Madamas, Herklots s.n. (AMES 67051, TRIN 15357); Brasso Seco, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 30446); Spring Hill Estate, Downs & Aitken 83 (AMES 67861); Aripo Forests, Bruins-Lich s.n. (TRIN 12990. Global range: Antilles, Cayman Islands, United States (Florida), Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Surinam, Peru.

Bifrenaria longicornis Lindl., Bot. Regist. 24: Misc. 93 (1838) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Secondary forests around the Aripo Savannas. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Aripo Savanna, Richardson s.n. (AMES). Global range: Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Peru.

Bletia patula Graham , Edinburgh New Philos. J. 21: 155 (1836) Exotic.

Bletia purpurea (Lam.) DC., Mém. Soc. Bot. Genève 9: 97 (1841) Syn: Bletia florida (Salisb.) R.Br. ; Bletia

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Brachystele guayanensis (Lindl.) Schltr., Bot. Centralbl., Beih. 37: 373 (1920) Syn: Spiranthes guayanensis (Lindl.) Cogn. Habit : Herb. Habitat: In grassland. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Queen’s Park, sine coll. (TRIN 870), Broadway s.n. (TRIN 3792), Broadway s.n. (TRIN 3913), Broadway 8924 (BM); St. Anns, Broadway s.n. (AMES 39727, BM). Global range: Antilles, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Bolivia.

Brassavola cucullata (L.) R.Br., Hortus Kew. (ed. 2) 5: 216 (1813) Common Name: Cricket Orchid. Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Chacachacare, McMillan s.n. (TRIN 34401); Scotland Bay, Downs & Aitken 101 (AMES 68422). Global range: Greater Antilles, Virgin Islands, Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas.

Brassavola nodosa (L.) Lindl., Gen. Sp. Orch. Pl. 114. 1831 Exotic.

Brassia caudata (L.) Lindl., Bot. Reg. 10: t. 832 (1824) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Tamana, Ayliffe s.n. (TRIN 14410); Tabaquite, Downs & Aitken 59 (AMES 67790); Piparo, Sankeralli s.n. (TRIN 8745); Guapo, Dannouse s.n. (TRIN 35058). Global range: Greater Antilles, United States (Florida), Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Brassia lanceana Lindl., Bot. Regist. 21: t.1754. (1836) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Grande Riviere-Matelot ; Princes Town; Trinity Hills. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 4: 4% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Hillsborough Dam, Roberts s.n. et al. (TRIN). Global range: Central America, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru.

Bulbophyllum pachyrachis (A.Rich.) Griseb., Fl. Brit. W.I. 613 (1864) Common Name: Rat-Tail Orchid. Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests; creeping, often pendent epiphyte. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Maraval, Broadway s.n. (BM), Broadway s.n. (AMES 39735); Santa Cruz, Baptiste s.n. (TRIN 35060), Broadway s.n. (AMES 22065); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Kalloo B1300 (TRIN 29651); St. Patrick’s, Purseglove P6527 (TRIN 35059); Blanchisseuse, Broadway 2322 (AMES 10711); Gasparillo Road, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 11528); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (AMES 22624, TRIN 9895), Kenny s.n. (TRIN 29428); Caparo, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10712); Chaguanas, Alexander s.n. (AMES 7619); Biche, Downs & Aitken 26 (AMES 67316). Global range: Greater Antilles, United States (Florida), Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, French Guiana, Ecuador, Bolivia.

Campylocentrum fasciola (Lindl.) Cogn., Fl. Bras. 3: 520 (1906) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Maraval, Broadway s.n. (AMES 22023); Agua Santa Broadway 2902 (AMES 11487); Caparo, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10649); Talparo, Downs & Aitken s.n. (TRVL 338, AMES); Tamana Road, Cheesman 103 (TRIN 13277); Cedros, Broadway 6264 (BM). Global range: Greater Antilles, Central America, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia.

Campylocentrum micranthum (Lindl.) Rolfe, Orchid Rev. 9: 136 (1901) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: NE Coast-Main Ridge F.R.; TRINIDAD: Mt.St.Benedict-Caura; SW Icacos-Cedros; Sangre Grande-Valencia-Orop. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 5% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 1% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Easterfield Road, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 11523); Adelphi, Broadway s.n. (BM). TRINIDAD: Carenage, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 11488); Santa Cruz, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 10827); Maracas, sine coll. (TRIN 897); Agua Santa, Broadway 2335 (AMES 10709); Caroni River, Britton & Mendelson 822 (NY); Heights of Aripo, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 9884); Long Stretch, Broadway 9019 (BM), Broadway 7382 (BM); Valencia Road, Johnson 32 (TRIN 2855); Arena Forest Station, Ayliffe s.n. (TRIN 15026); Sangre Grande , Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8830); Tamana Road, Cheesman 101 (TRIN 13471); Caratal, Downs & Aitken 62 (AMES 67809); San Francique Road, Philcox 8387 (K, TRIN 30421). Global range: Bahamas, Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum (Rchb.f.) Rolfe, Orch. Rev. 11: 246 (1903) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests.

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IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: St. Patrick’s Estate, Arima Valley, Downs & Aitken 3 ( AMES 67330 ). Global range: Greater Antilles, United States (Florida), Central America , Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana, Ecuador .

Catasetum barbatum (Lindl.) Lindl. , Edwards's Bot. Reg. 30: 38 (1844) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: Scarborough-Plymouth; TRINIDAD: Caroni; Southern Watershed; Tabaquite-Brickfield. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 5: 11% RBS samples); Swamp/marsh (Vegnum 11: 8% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Blanchisseuse, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 30423); Princes Town, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8836, TRIN 8837); Siparia, [Broadway s.n.] (TRIN 35061). Global range: Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia.

Catasetum cernuum (Lindl.) Rchb.f., Ann. Bot. 6: 670 (1863) Exotic.

Catasetum cristatum Lindl., Trans. Hort. Soc. London 6: 83 (1824) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forested areas. Star: BU. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Sight record reported by J.S. Kenny. Global range: Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam, Bolivia.

Catasetum macrocarpum Rich. ex Kunth, Syn. Pl. 1: 331 (1822) Common name: Gorge Macaque, Monkshead, Monkey Goblet, Monkey Throat Orchid. Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: NE Coast-Main Ridge F.R.; TRINIDAD: Guanapo-Chaguaramal; Matura-Salybia; Monos; Southern Watershed; Tucker-Mt.Catherine. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 2: 13% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 3% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 3% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 3% RBS samples); Dry lowland forest (Vegnum 6: 10% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Roxborough-Parlatuvier Road, Sandwith 1931 (K); Mt. Lambert, McMillan s.n. (TRIN 35110); TRINIDAD: Regis Forest Reserve, Rajaram s.n. (TRIN 30422); Chacachacare, Lee Kim s.n. (TRIN 34442); Curepe, Johnson 160 (TRIN 30826); Tacarigua, Kalloo B1070 (TRIN 22205); Cumaca, Downs & Aitken 6 (AMES 67331, 67901); Aripo Savanna, Kalloo B1869 (TRIN 31662); Melajo Forest, Downs & Aitken 95 (AMES 69909), Johnson 524 (TRIN 32019); Tabaquite, Broadway s.n. (AMES 22042, GH 5920); between Siparia and Erin, Broadway s.n. (AMES 11679), Broadway s.n. (AMES 11691). Global range: Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil.

Cattleya deckeri Klotzsch, Allg. Gartenzeitung 23: 81 (1855) Syn: Cattleya patinii Cogn. Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Santa Cruz Valley, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 11506); Santa Cruz, Williams s.n. (AMES 68193, TRIN 11718); Tucuche Trail, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 28781). Global range: Mexico, Central America, northern South America.

Caularthron bicornutum (Hooker) Raf., Fl. Tell. 2: 41 (1839) Common Name: Virgin Mary Orchid, Virgin Orchid. Habit: Herb. Habitat: On rocks and trees. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: Little Tobago-St.Giles; NE Coast-Main Ridge F.R.; TRINIDAD: Manzanilla-Fishing Pond; Rampanalgas-Toco. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 3% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 3% RBS samples); Dry lowland forest (Vegnum 6: 20% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Without locality, Bacolet, Broadway 3411 (AMES 25657, BM, GH 4278); Rockley Vale, Broadway s.n. (BM, GH 4277); Little Bacolet Bay, Howard 10457 (AMES 66738); Little Tobago, Kalloo B1708 (TRIN 31254). TRINIDAD: Chacachacare, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 10563), Broadway s.n. (TRIN 10566); Scotland Bay, Bradford s.n. (BM); Teteron Bay, Broadway s.n. (BM); Gasparee Island, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10085–10089, 68642); St. Augustine, Philcox 7545 (K); Balandra Bay, Broadway s.n. (BM); between Balandra and Toco, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 11519); Moruga, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 7595), Broadway s.n. (AMES 22062); Quinam Bay, Bailey 121 (AMES 62541). Global range: Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam, Brazil.

Caularthron bilamellatum (Rchb.f.) R.E. Schult., Bot. Mus. Leafl. 18: 92 (1958) Common Name: Little Virgin Orchid, Small Virgin Orchid. Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Nariva. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 4: 1% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: St. Augustine, Simmonds 351 (AMES 66931, TRIN 14338), Philcox & Kalloo 7113 (K); Manzanilla, Downs & Aitken 15 (AMES 67783, AMES 67831); Erin, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10640). Global range: Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Ecuador.

Cheiradenia cuspidata Lindl., Fol. Orchid. 4: 1 (1853) Syn: Cheiradenia imthurnii Cogn. Habit : Herb. Habitat:

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On cliffs and rocks. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Soo- Ping Chow s.n. (BM, TRIN 32935); Cumaca, Tang Yew s.n. (TRIN 34443); Cumaca Road, McMillan & Laurent s.n. (TRIN 35109). Global range: Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil.

Chelyorchis ampliata (Lindl.) Dressler & N.H.Williams, Orchids Venezuela (ed. 2) 3: 1130 (2000) Syn: Oncidium ampliatum Lindl. Common Name : Yellow Bee. Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Central Range. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 4: 1% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Belmont, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10076, AMES 10077, AMES 10078, AMES 10079, AMES 10080); Cap-de-Ville, Broadway s.n. (BM); Chatham, Johnson s.n., (BM, TRIN). Global range: Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru.

Cleistes grandiflora (Aubl.) Schltr., Archiv. Bot. Estad. S. Paulo 1: 179 (1926) Syn: Pogonia grandiflora Rchb.f. Habit : Herb. Habitat: Savannas. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Hollis Reservoir, Baksh 993 (TRIN 28574); Erin Savanna, Philcox & Ramcharan 8157 (TRIN 30449). Global range: Guyana, French Guiana, Brazil.

Cleistes rosea Lindl., Gen. Sp. Orch. Pl. 410 (1840) Syn: Pogonia rosea (Lindl.) Rchb.f. Habit : Herb. Habitat: Open savanna and thicket margins in savanna. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: P.O.S.-Santa Cruz. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Mt. Tabor, Barnes & Ali s.n. (TRIN 30725); Road to Cumaca, McMillan s.n. (TRIN 34444); O’Meara Savanna, Cheesman & Baker s.n. (TRIN 13684); Aripo, Crueger s.n. (TRIN 1830); Aripo Savanna, Williams & Freeman s.n. (TRIN 11319), Williams s.n. (TRIN 11915), Adams 11296 (TRIN), Webster et al. 9647 (TRIN 19163), Johnson 764 (TRIN 32618), Adams 13484 (TRIN), Adams 14000 (TRIN 22484); Long Stretch Valencia, Baker s.n. (TRIN 13524); Valencia to Sangre Grande , Freeman s.n. (TRIN 10782, AMES 68181); Cedros, Sankeralli s.n. (TRIN 8844), Sankeralli s.n. (TRIN 13393), Sankeralli s.n. (TRIN 13393). Global range: Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru.

Cleistes tenuis (Rchb.f. ex Griseb.) Schltr., Archiv. Bot. Estad. S. Paulo 1: 180 (1926) Syn: Pogonia tenuis Rchb.f. Habit : Herb. Habitat: Open savanna. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Aripo, Crueger s.n. (TRIN 1624), Crueger s.n. (TRIN 1828); Aripo Savanna, Quesnel (TRIN 28644), Kenny s.n. (TRIN 28852), Kenny s.n. (TRIN 28878), Lackhan s.n. (TRIN 30039), Adams 14289 (TRIN 21581). Global range: Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Peru.

Cochleanthes flabelliformis (Sw.) R.E.Schult. & Garay, Bot. Mus. Leafl. 18: 324 (1959) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: without locality, Broadway s.n. (AMES 7598); Lalaja Road, Adams 14383 (TRIN 22276); Morne Bleu, Hombersley et al. s.n. (TRIN 11959); Tabaquite, Farfan s.n. (TRIN 11198). Global range: Greater Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador.

Cochleanthes trinitatis (Ames) R.E.Schult. & Garay, Bot. Mus. Leafl. 18: 326 (1959) Syn: Zygopetalum trinitatis Ames Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: EN. Star: BK. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Rincon, Lee Kim & McMillan s.n. (TRIN); Talparo. Quesnel s.n. (BM, TRIN). Global range: Endemic to Trinidad.

Coelogyne pandurata Lindl., Gard. Chron. 1853: 791 (1853) Exotic.

Coryanthes macrantha (Hooker) Hooker, Bot. Mag. 58: sub t. 3102 (1831) Common name: Monkey Orchid, Monkey Throat Orchid. Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Rio Claro-Mayaro. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: without locality, sine coll. (TRIN 35064), Downs & Aitken 72 (AMES 67906); St. Clair, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10220), Broadway s.n. (AMES 10714), Broadway s.n. (AMES 10652), Broadway s.n. (AMES 11676); Port of Spain, Graff s.n. (TRIN 35063); Waller Field, Herklots s.n. (TRIN 15413); Long Stretch, Rajahram s.n. (TRIN 29999). Global range: Venezuela, Guianas, Peru.

Coryanthes maculata Hooker, Bot. Mag. 58: t. 3102 (1831) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: between Arima and Maraval , Bradford s.n. (BM). Global range: Central America Colombia , Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana, Brazil, Peru.

Coryanthes speciosa (Hooker) Hooker, Bot. Mag. 58: sub t. 3102 (1831) Syn: Coryanthes picturata Rchb.f.

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Common Name: Bat Orchid. Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Cocoawattie, Broadway 3226 (BM). TRINIDAD: Maracas Bay, Broadway 6533 (BM), Broadway 6554 (BM); Maraval, Broadway 2345 (AMES 10657, AMES 10658), Driffs s.n. (TRIN 7889); Waller Field, Herklots s.n. (TRIN 15418); Rio Claro-Guayaguayare Road Aitken & Downs s.n. (TRVL). Global range: Mexico, Central America, Guianas, Brazil, Peru.

Cranichis muscosa Sw., Prodr. 120 (1788) Habit: Herb. Habitat: On banks in sheltered and open places and in submontane and montane forests; gregarious beside streams, often on rocks. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Mt. St. George-Castara Road, sine coll. (TRIN 13520). TRINIDAD: Diego Martin, Bradford s.n. (BM); Tucuche, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 5205), Britton et al. 1315 (NY), Hill & Williams et al. s.n. (TRIN 10707), Thorold s.n. (TRIN 13547); Maracas Falls, Simmonds 53 (TRIN 13817, AMES 66932); Maracas, Dannouse s.n. (TRIN 6481); Lalaja Waterfall, Comeau 1190 (TRIN 30839); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 30420); Guanapo Heights, [Crueger s.n.] (TRIN 1822); Long Stretch, Broadway 6553 (BM); Salibea River, White & Comeau s.n (TRIN 31435). Global range: Bahamas, Greater Antilles, Virgin Islands, Lesser Antilles, Florida, Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru.

Cryptarrhena kegelii Rchb.f., Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 10: 766 (1852) Syn: Cryptarrhena lunata R.Br. Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM, TRIN 1520), Crueger s.n. (TRIN 1520); Cumaca, Downs & Aitken 27 (AMES 67317); Caparo, Broadway 2900 (AMES 11731); Tamana Forests, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8828); Navet Dam, Sammy s.n. (TRIN 29819); Guayaguayare Road, Rodriguez s.n. (TRIN 9439). Global range: Greater Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru.

Cyclopogon cranichoides (Griseb.) Schltr., Bot. Centralbl., Beih. 37: 387(1920) Syn: Spiranthes cranichoides (Griseb.) Cogn. Habit : Herb. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Diego Martin, Rajahram s.n. (TRIN 28643). Global range: Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Greater Antilles, Virgin Islands, Lesser Antilles, Florida, Central America, Venezuela, Ecuador.

Cyclopogon elatus (Sw.) Schltr., Exot. Bot. 1: 117 (1806) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: between Arnos Vale and Parrot Hall, Clement & Ryves 657 (BM). TRINIDAD: Without locality, Crueger s.n. (K). Global range: Widespread in tropical America.

Cyrtopodium andersonii (Lamb. ex Andrews) R.Br., Hortus Kew. (ed. 2) 5: 216 (1813) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Probably exotic. Star: GD. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Crueger s.n. (TRIN 1817). Global range: Lesser Antilles, tropical South America.

Cyrtopodium parviflorum Lindl., Gen. Sp. Orch. Pl. 188 (1833) Syn: Cyrtopodium broadwayi Ames Habit : Herb. Habitat: Sandy or stony savannas, sometimes epiphytic. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Chacachacare, [Finlay s.n.] (TRIN 1972), Evans s.n. (AMES 10683, AMES 10684, AMES 10685), Doyle s.n. (TRIN 8121), Williams s.n. (TRIN 11059), Downs & Aitken 93 (AMES 69908). Global range: Widespread through Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Dendrobium aggregatum Roxb., Hort. Beng. 63 (1814) Exotic.

Dendrobium crumenatum Sw., J. Bot. (Schrader) 2: 237 (1799) Exotic.

Dendrobium moschatum (Buch.-Ham.) Sw., Neues J. Bot. 1: 94 (1805) Exotic.

Dendrobium pierardii Roxb. ex Hooker, Exot. Fl. 1: t. 9 (1822) Exotic.

Dendrobium superbum Rchb.f., Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 282 (1861) Exotic.

Dichaea graminoides (Sw.) Lindl., Gen. Sp. Orch. 209 (1833) Habitat: Probably exotic. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Caledonia, Broadway 3119 (K). Global range: Greater Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Peru.

Dichaea hystricina Rchb.f. , Flora 48: 279 (1865) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN.

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Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Cerro del Aripo, Darlington s.n. (TRIN 31325); Oropuche, Alexander s.n. (TRIN 6095). Global range: Widespread in Central and northern South America and the Caribbean.

Dichaea latifolia Lindl., Gen. Sp. Orch. 208 (1833) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, White s.n. (TRIN 30576); Lalaja, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 30419); Morne Bleu, Johnson 1144 (33194); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (NY, TRIN 9887). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Central America.

Dichaea muricata (Sw.) Lindl., Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. 209 (1833) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Melajo Forest, Aitken s.n. (TRIN); Nestor Village, Downs & Aitken 22 (AMES 67321, AMES 67322). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru.

Dichaea picta Rchb.f., Refug. Bot. t. 84. (1872) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests, usually in deep shade. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Aripo Heights; Central Range; Grande Riviere-Matelot. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 2: 13% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 1% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Saut d’Eau, Broadway 7438 (AMES 37199); Maraval, Broadway 4131 (K), Broadway 6270 (K), Broadway s.n. (K); Tucuche, Hill et al. s.n. (TRIN 10705); Valencia Road, Johnson 31 (TRIN 28553); Caroni, Freeman et al. s.n. (TRIN 11021); Aripo Savanna, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 8048); Longdenville Forest Reserve, Johnson 1068 (TRIN 33026); Saunders Road, Johnson 726 (TRIN 32609). Global range: Venezuela, Guianas, Ecuador.

Dichaea rendlei Gleason, Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 54: 604 (1927) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: NE. Star: GD. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Aripo, Broadway 2330 (AMES 10668); Mora Forest, Williams s.n. (AMES 66928, TRIN 11347); Saunders Road, Johnson 683 (TRIN 32511. Global range: Guadeloupe, Venezuela, the Guianas.

Dichaea trinitensis Gleason, Bull. Torr. Bot. Club. 54: 605 (1927) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: NE. Star: GD. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: North Post to Maqueripe, Britton et al. 892 (NY); Arima, Britton et al. 600 (NY); Aripo, Broadway s.n. (NY); Toco Road, Britton et al. 1786 (NY); Aripo Savanna, Britton et al. 274 (NY). Global range: Lesser Antilles, Venezuela, Guianas.

Dimerandra emarginata (G.Mey.) Hoehne, Bol. Agric. S. Paulo 34: 618. 1934); Nat. Orch. Belize 165, f. 80, photo.133. 1995. Exotic.

Dimerandra stenopetala (Hooker) Schltr., Repert. Sp. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 44 (1922) Syn: Epidendrum stenopetalum Hooker ; Epidendrum stenopetalum Hooker Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Central Range; Longdenville-Talparo; Maracas-El-Tucuche; Rio Claro-Mayaro; Southern Watershed; Trinity Hills. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 8% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 8% RBS samples); Savanna/plantation (Vegnum 9: 14% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Great Dog River, Eggers 5800 (BM). TRINIDAD: Redhead to Saut Bay Road, Philcox et al. 7527 (K); Marabella, Finlay s.n. (TRIN 1977); St. Clair, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10642), sine coll. (TRIN 8756); Santa Cruz, Broadway s.n. (AMES 11674); St. Augustine, Simmonds 348 (TRIN 14335); Agua Santa, Broadway 2347 (AMES 10669); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 9903); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Kalloo B1730A (TRIN 31251); Cumaca, Downs & Aitken 66 (AMES 67814); Cunapo Junction Road, Johnson 212 (TRIN 31899); Talparo, Simmonds 260 (TRIN 14124); Moruga Road, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8819), Broadway s.n. (AMES 22039). Global range: Greater Antilles, Mexico, Central America, northern South America, Ecuador.

Discyphus scopulariae (Rchb.f.) Schltr., Repert. Sp. Nov. Regni Veg. 15: 417 (1919) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Sheltered among grasses in stony hill savanna. IUCN: NE. Star: BU. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: St. Joseph Savanna, Adams 13475 (TRIN). Global range: Central America, Venezuela, Brazil.

Elleanthus capitatus (Poepp. & Endl.) Rchb., Ann. Bot. Syst. (Walpers) 6: 475 (1862) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Brasso Seco. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 1: 25% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Arima, sine coll. (TRIN

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35067); Cerro del Aripo, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 30855), Johnson 905 (TRIN 32777). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Encyclia bradfordii (Griseb.) Carnevali & I.Ramírez, Ernstia 36: 9 (1986) Syn: Epidendrum bradfordii Griseb. ; Epidendrum oncidioides Lindl. var. gravidum (Lindl.) Ames, F.T.Hubb. & C.Schweinf. Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: NE. Star: GD. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N; Matura-Salybia. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 3% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Lot 42, Broadway s.n. (BM). TRINIDAD: Aripo, Broadway 2334 (AMES 10662); Quare Dam, Downs & Aitken 86 (AMES 69913); Aripo Savanna, Broadway s.n. (BM); Arena Forests, Broadway 6492 (AMES 66921); Buenos Ayres, Nicholas s.n. (TRIN 12055). Global range: Venezuela.

Encyclia gravida (Lindl.) Schltr., Bot. Centralbl., Beih. 36: 472 (1918) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Valencia, Buckmire & Lackhan s.n. (TRIN 31113); Melajo Forest Reserve, Ayliffe s.n. (TRIN 14411); Johnson 200 (TRIN 31010). Global range: Greater Antilles, Mexico, Central America, tropical South America.

Encyclia oncidioides (Lindl.) Schltr., Orchideen 210 (1914) Syn: Epidendrum oncidioides Lindl. Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: NE Coast-Main Ridge F.R.; TRINIDAD: Rampanalgas-Toco; Sangre Grande-Valencia-Orop. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 2: 13% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 3% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Aripo Valley, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 11717); Vega Oropuche Road, Freeman s.n. (NY, TRIN 10961); Aripo Savanna, Quesnel s.n. (TRIN 30440), Clubbe s.n. (TRIN 32036); Sangre Grande , Freeman & Williams s.n. (TRIN 11720). Global range: Mexico, Central America, Brazil.

Epidendrum anceps Jacq., Select. Stirp. Amer. Hist. 224 (1763) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Roxborough, Aitken s.n. (TRVL 325). TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); Saut d’Eau, Broadway 7501 (AMES 37540, GH); Brasso Seco, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 30439); Tucuche, Downs & Aitken 43 (AMES 67840); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 9902). Global range: Greater Antilles, Virgin Islands, Lesser Antilles, southern United States, Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru.

Epidendrum calanthum Rchb.f. & Warsz. , Bonplandia 2: 111 (1854) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Bloody Bay River, McMillan s.n. (TRIN). TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM). Global range: Lesser Antilles, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru.

Epidendrum ciliare L., Syst. Nat. (ed. 10) 2: 1246 (1759) Common Name: Spider Orchid. Habit: Herb. Habitat: Terrestrial on rocks or epiphytic. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: St. Clair, sine coll. (TRIN 8759); Maraval, Baptiste s.n (AMES 22307); Piedra Blanca, Dennis s.n. (TRIN 14463); Montserrat, Downs & Aitken 37 (AMES 67827). Global range: Greater Antilles, Virgin Islands, Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Guianas, Ecuador.

Epidendrum compressum Griseb., Fl. Brit. W.I. 617 (1864) Syn: Epidendrum yatapuense Barb.Rodr. Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Diego Martin, Bradford s.n. (BM), Prestoe s.n. (AMES 67929, TRIN 1971); Maraval, Sylvester s.n. (TRIN 13073), Downs & Aitken 76 (AMES Alc. Coll. 3225); Valencia-Toco Road, Sammy s.n. (TRIN 29820. Global range: Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Epidendrum coronatum Ruiz & Pav., Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. 242 (1798) Syn: Epidendrum moyobambae Kränzl. Common Name : Lamb’s Tail. Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Catshill-Basse Terre. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 4: 1% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM), Freeman s.n. (TRIN 11611), Murray (TRIN 12128), Broadway s.n. (BM); Maraval, sine coll. (TRIN 5581), Broadway 6196 (BM); St. Clair, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10710); St. Anns, Broadway s.n. (BM), Broadway s.n. (AMES 40388); Maracas, Broadway 7344 (BM); Caura Valley, Wilson s.n. (AMES 66933, TRIN 14318); Cumaca, Downs & Aitken 1 (AMES 67789); Caparo, Broadway s.n. (AMES 11711); Sangre Grande , Philcox & Wood 7229 (K); Mt. Tamana ,

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Britton et al. 1961 (AMES 20367), Freeman s.n. (AMES 11199), Dewar-Murray s.n. (TRIN 12128), Piening s.n. (AMES 66927, TRIN 15269); Princes Town, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8820); between L’Ebranche Hill and Carata Hill, Philcox & Wood 7241 (K); Mayaro, Aitken & Downs s.n. (TRIN 172); Moruga Road, Webbe s.n. (TRIN 10137); Cedros, Sankeralli s.n. (TRIN 8747). Global range: Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Surinam, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Epidendrum cristatum Ruiz & Pav., Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. 1: 243 (1798) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Terrestrial, on logs or epiphytic in moist forest. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, (AMES 67928, TRIN 1630), Broadway s.n. (TRIN 10500); Saut d’Eau, Broadway s.n. (BM); North Coast district, Broadway s.n. (BM); Maraval, Baptiste s.n. (TRIN 5490), Broadway 3970 (AMES 16557); Brasso Seco, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 29045); Cedros, Alexander s.n. (TRIN 4992). Global range: Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru.

Epidendrum difforme Jacq., Collectanea 3: 260 (1791) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. Star: BU. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM). Global range: Lesser Antilles, Venezuela.

Epidendrum flexuosum G.Mey., Prim. Fl. Esseq. 260 (1818) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: The Widow, Broadway s.n. (BM); Bloody Bay River, McMillan & Laurent s.n. (TRIN). TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); St. Anns, sine coll. (TRIN 5481); St. Clair, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10205, AMES 10206, AMES 10207); Tacarigua, Mitchell s.n. (AMES 68184, TRIN 4175); Long Stretch Road, Philcox & Phillips 8306 (K, TRIN 30437); Cunupia, Alexander s.n. (AMES 7451); Tabaquite, Downs & Aitken 107 (AMES 68426); Global range: Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Epidendrum fusiforme (Lindl.) Rchb.f., Ann. Bot. 6: 322 (1862) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: VU. Star: BK. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Lockhart s.n. (K). Global range: Endemic to Trinidad.

Epidendrum hartii Rolfe, Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1894: 157 (1894) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests at high altitudes. IUCN: NE. Star: GD. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Mt. Dillon, Broadway 3398 (BM) TRINIDAD: Without locality, Crueger s.n. (TRIN 1528), Bradford s.n. (BM); Maraval Heights, Broadway s.n. (AMES 16555); Maraval, Alexander s.n. (AMES 66940, TRIN 5460); St. Clair, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10717, AMES 10718, AMES 10719), Broadway s.n. (AMES 22019); Santa Cruz Valley, Comeau 1238 (TRIN 30939); Tucuche, Baker s.n. (AMES 66943, TRIN 15112); Maracas, [Crueger s.n.] (TRIN 891), Broadway s.n. (TRIN 3552), Broadway s.n. (TRIN 4023); Maracas Falls, Hombersley s.n. (TRIN 11202); St. Patrick’s, Downs & Aitken 30 (AMES 67832), Purseglove P6526 (TRIN 35068); Lalaja Road, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 30418); Arena Forest Reserve, Ayliffe s.n. (TRIN 14261). Global range: Venezuela.

Epidendrum hombersleyi Summerhayes, Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 105 (1934) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: VU. Star: BU. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); North Coast, Broadway s.n. (BM); Saut d’Eau, Broadway 7502 (BM); St. Clair, Williams s.n. (TRIN 8702); Arima, [Crueger s.n.] (TRIN 889); Arena Forest, Broadway s.n. (BM), Broadway 6659 (BM), Government Forest, Broadway s.n. (BM); Arena Road, Hombersley s.n. (TRIN 11949). Global range: South America.

Epidendrum ibaguense Kunth var. ibaguense , Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 352 (1816) Exotic.

Epidendrum lanceolatum Bradford ex Griseb., Fl. Brit. W.I. 616 (1864)

Epidendrum longicolle Lindl., Bot. Regist. 24: 34 (No. 49) (1838) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests and savannas. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: The Widow, Broadway 4297 (K). TRINIDAD: Aripo Savanna, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 8042); Aripo District, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 10562), Downs & Aitken 42 (AMES 67841); Long Stretch, Broadway s.n. (BM); Sangre Grande , Broadway 6093 (K); Pitch Lake, Bradford s.n. (K). Global range: Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru.

Epidendrum macrocarpum Rich., Actes Soc. Hist. Nat. Paris 1: 112 (1792) Syn: Epidendrum ibaguense Kunth var. schomburgkii (Lindl.) C.Schweinf. ; Epidendrum schomburgkii Lindl. Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests.

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IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Sorzano s.n. (TRIN 1976); Diego Martin, sine coll. (TRIN 35069); Horquetta Valley, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 11612); Maraval, Baptiste s.n. (TRIN 4614); Tucuche, Kalloo B951 (TRIN 29088); St. Patrick’s, Downs & Aitken s.n. (AMES Alc. coll. 3224); Aripo Valley, Downs & Aitken s.n. (AMES 67908); Waller Field, Downs & Aitken 74 (AMES 67908), Herklots s.n. (AMES 69921, TRIN 15419); Cap-de-Ville, Bruins-Lich s.n. (TRIN 12753). Global range: Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Epidendrum nocturnum Jacq., Enum. Syst. Pl. 29 (1760) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: NE Coast-Main Ridge F.R.; TRINIDAD: Brasso Seco; Maracas-Tucuche. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 1: 38% RBS samples; Vegnum 2: 13% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Menna, Broadway 4751 (BM); Lot 42, Broadway s.n. (BM). TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM), Hombersley s.n. (TRIN 11200); Scotland Bay, Bradford s.n. (K); Maraval, Broadway 4112 (K); St. Clair, sine coll. (TRIN 8758); Tucuche, Downs & Aitken 49 (AMES 67834), Philcox & Wood 7570 (K); St. Patrick’s, Downs & Aitken 2 (AMES 67854); Waller Field, McMillan s.n. (TRIN 34439); Aripo Road, Broadway s.n. (BM); Cumaca Road, Kenny s.n. (BM, TRIN 29449); Pitch Lake, Bradford s.n. (BM). Global range: Widespread in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Epidendrum paniculatum Ruiz & Pav., Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. 1: 243 (1798) Exotic.

Epidendrum ramosum Jacq., Enum. Syst. Pl. 29 (1760) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Brasso Seco; Maracas-Tucuche; San Fernando; Tabaquite-Brickfield. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 1: 13% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 4: 1% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 6% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Lot 42, Broadway s.n. (BM). TRINIDAD: Maraval, Bradford s.n. (BM), Broadway 6271 (K); Maracas, Broadway 7471 (AMES 37544); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Adams 14388 (TRIN 12270), Robe s.n. (BM, TRIN 33014); Spring Hill, Downs & Aitken 77 (AMES 67910), Downs & Aitken s.n. (TRIN 130); Cumaca, Downs & Aitken s.n. (TRIN 198); Arena Forest Reserve, Bruins-Lich s.n. (TRIN 12979). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Epidendrum rigidum Jacq., Enum. Syst. Pl. 29 (1760) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Sea-level to mountain tops. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: NE Coast-Main Ridge F.R.; TRINIDAD: Arena-Cumuto; Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N; Mt.St.Benedict-Caura; Princes Town; Southern Watershed. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 5% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 3% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 8% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Adelphi, Broadway 3410 (BM); Lot 42, Broadway s.n. (BM); Bloody Bay to Charlotteville Road, Philcox 7052 (TRIN 21206); Easterfield Road, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 11521). TRINIDAD: Without locality, Crueger (TRIN 1521), Bradford s.n. (BM), Broadway s.n. (AMES 7565); Santa Cruz, Broadway s.n. (BM); Maraval, Broadway 6285 (BM); St. Anns, Broadway s.n. (AMES 7604), Broadway s.n. (AMES 22033, TRIN 10499), Broadway 5068 (BM); St. Augustine, Simmonds 350 (AMES 66939, TRIN 14337); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Kalloo B1301A (TRIN 29649); St. Patrick’s, Purseglove P6523 (TRIN 35073); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 9906); Cumuto-Tumpuna Road, Ayliffe 147 (TRIN 15023); Cumuto, Downs & Aitken 55 (AMES 67794); Long Stretch, Williams & Freeman s.n. (TRIN 11272); Cunapo Southern Road, Johnson 209 (TRIN 31019); Brazil to Talparo, Simmonds 258 (TRIN 14174); between Four Roads and Machapure Hill, Adams 14242 (NY, TRIN 22416); Princes Town, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8824); Moruga Road, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8823). Global range: Widespread in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Epidendrum schlechterianum Ames, Schedul. Orchid. 7: 9 (1924) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Lot 42, Broadway 4375 (BM). TRINIDAD: Without locality, Crueger s.n. (AMES 67930, TRIN 1634); Las Cuevas, Crueger s.n. (TRIN 895); North Coast Road, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 31775); Agua Santa, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10654); Long Stretch, Broadway 8947 (BM); Caparo, Broadway s.n. (BM); Matchepoorie, Britton & Britton 2220 (AMES 22098); Tabaquite, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8732), Broadway s.n. (TRIN 9760, Downs & Aitken 71 (AMES 67914); Nariva Swamp, White s.n (TRIN 31839); Matura, Broadway s.n. (AMES 11683). Global range: Jamaica, Mexico, Central America, Guyana, Surinam, Brazil, Peru.

Epidendrum secundum Jacq., Enum. Syst. Pl. 29 (1760) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM), sine coll. (TRIN 5771); Rodriguez

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Bay, Downs & Aitken 98 (AMES 69921); Teteron Bay, Broadway s.n. (AMES 40390); Maqueripe Bay, Rajaram s.n. (TRIN 30057); Maracas, Broadway 7344 (BM); St. Clair, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10203, AMES 10204, AMES 10233); Pitch Lake, Bradford s.n. (BM). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, United States (Florida), Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia.

Epidendrum strobiliferum Rchb.f., Ned. Kruidk. Arch. 4: 333 (1859) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: NE Coast-Main Ridge F.R.; TRINIDAD: Arena-Cumuto; Central Range; Guanapo-Chaguaramal; Longdenville-Talparo; San Fernando. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 5% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 1% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 3% RBS samples); Savanna/plantation (Vegnum 9: 29% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: between Adelphi and Belmont, Broadway 2479 (BM). TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM), [Finlay s.n.] (TRIN 1973); Santa Cruz, Broadway s.n. (BM), Broadway 4118 (AMES 16554); Maraval, Broadway 6300 (AMES 32169, BM); St. Anns, Broadway s.n. (AMES 22024); St. Augustine, Simmonds 349 (AMES 66935, TRIN 14336); Arima, Broadway 2332 (AMES 10664, AMES 10665); Piarco, Hosein s.n. (TRIN 15432); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 9904); Cumaca Road, Simmonds 315 (AMES 66936, TRIN 14237); Long Stretch Forest, Baker & Simmonds s.n. (TRIN 14925); Nestor Village, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8822), Downs & Aitken 7 (AMES 67850); Cunapo Junction Road, Johnson 211 (TRIN 31898); Melajo Forest Reserve, Johnson 264 (TRIN 31189); Chaguanas, Alexander s.n. (AMES 7607); Spring Estate, Cheesman 102 (TRIN 13276); Guaico-Tamana Road, Baker & Simmonds s.n. (TRIN 15009); between Four Roads and Machapure Hill, Adams 14243 (TRIN 22522); Guayaguayare, Baksh 954 (TRIN 28496); Moruga Bouffe, U.W. I. students s.n. (TRIN 31943). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, United States (Florida), Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Brazil, Peru.

Epidendrum tipuloideum Lindl., Fol. Orch. 1: Epid. 32, no. 98 (1853) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: NE. Star: BU. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Saut d’Eau, Broadway 7444 (AMES 37893, BM); Morne Bleu, Downs & Aitken 46 (AMES 67837); Arima Valley, Downs & Aitken s.n. (AMES 68590); Cumaca, Downs & Aitken 48 (AMES 67835). Global range: Venezuela, Peru.

Epidendrum tridens Poepp. & Endl. , Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 2: 2 (1838) Syn: Epidendrum carpophorum Barb.Rodr. , Epidendrum latifolium (Lindl.) Garay & Sweet Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: NE Coast-Main Ridge F.R.; TRINIDAD: Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N; Brasso Seco. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 1: 25% RBS samples; Vegnum 2: 13% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Easterfield Road, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 11522). TRINIDAD: Heights of Las Cuevas, Crueger s.n. (TRIN 1823); Tucuche, Williams s.n. (TRIN 8807), Freeman & Williams s.n. (TRIN 10083), Hill et al. (BM, TRIN 10709), Simmonds 56 (AMES 66934, BM, TRIN 13819), Simmonds 239 (BM, TRIN 14071); Loango village, Jodhan & Sooknanan 95-5 (TRIN 33928); Morne Bleu, Johnson 1091 (TRIN 33062); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (AMES 22682, BM, TRIN 9900); Mt. Aripo, Dean & Swabey CS57 (TRIN 13137); Melajo Forest Reserve, Johnson 275 (TRIN 31212); Cedros, Sankeralli s.n. (TRIN 8748). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Central America, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru.

Epidendrum trinitatis Lindl., J. Bot. 3: 88. 309 (1841) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Montane forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (NY, TRIN 9905). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru.

Epidendrum vincentinum Lindl., J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 88 (1840) Exotic.

Epistephium ellipticum R.O.Williams & Summerhayes, Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1928: 145 (1928) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: NE. Star: BU. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Rio Seco, Jodhan 125 (TRIN); Long Stretch, Broadway 9018 (BM), Simmonds s.n. (TRIN 14870), Simmonds s.n. (TRIN 15364); Valencia Road, Williams & Cheesman s.n. (K, TRIN 11324); Aripo Pool, Williams & Cheesman s.n. (TRIN 11903), Williams & Cheesman s.n. (NY). Global range: Central America, Venezuela, Guyana, northern Brazil.

Epistephium parviflorum Lindl., Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. 433 (1840) Syn.: Epistephium subrepens Hoehne, Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo n. s. 16: 127, 1944. Habit: Herb. Habitat: Open grassy savanna. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arena-Cumuto. RBS Vegetation Classes: Savanna/plantation (Vegnum 9:

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14% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Aripo, Crueger 52 (TRIN 1826), Alexander s.n. (TRIN 35077); Aripo Savanna, sine coll. (TRIN 881), [Finlay s.n.] (TRIN 1970, Alexander s.n. (TRIN 5688), Broadway 2324 (AMES 10721, AMES 10722, AMES 10723), Freeman s.n. (TRIN 8047), Broadway s.n. (TRIN 35076), Corstorphine & Corstorphine s.n. (BM), Broadway s.n. (BM), Wright s.n. (TRIN 35075), Beard 143 (AMES 62754), Howard 10508 (AMES 66747), Downs & Aitken 100 (AMES 69797), Adams 13485 (TRIN); Long Stretch Savanna, Philcox et al. 8053 (K, TRIN 31041). Global range: Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia.

Erycina pusilla (L.) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams, Lindleyana 16: 136 (2001) Syn: Oncidium pusillum (L.) Rchb.f.; Psygmorchis pusilla (L.) Dodson & Dressler Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests, not uncommon on coffee and citrus. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM), Hart s.n. (TRIN 1404), Maracas, Crueger s.n. (TRIN 1526); Caparo, Broadway 2346 (AMES 10659, AMES 10660, AMES 10661); Toco Road, Valencia, Britton et al. 1780 (GH); Cumuto, Rogers s.n. (TRIN 8800); Tamana Cave, Chaboo s.n. (TRIN 30842); Tabaquite, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8749), Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8733), Broadway s.n. (AMES 68190, BM, GH, TRIN 9687); Bande de l’Est Road, Broadway s.n. (AMES 68189, TRIN 8834). Global range: Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Eulophia alta (L.) Fawc. & Rendle, Fl. Jamaica 1: 112 (1910) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Disturbed areas, open savanna thickets. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); St. Augustine Estate, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 8753); Lalaja Ridge, Urich s.n. (TRIN 8351); Piarco Savanna, Shepherd s.n. (TRIN 15019); Waller Field, Adams 13731 (TRIN 20959); Aripo Savanna Road, Williams & Freeman s.n. (TRIN 11322); Aripo Savanna, Downs & Aitken 104 (AMES 68424); Long Stretch, Cheesman & Baker s.n. (TRIN 13643), Ayliffe s.n. (TRIN 14412), Baker s.n. (TRIN 14415), Aitken s.n. (TRVL 358); Melajo Forest Reserve, Johnson 61 (TRIN 29689), Toco Road, Johnson 488 (TRIN 31984); Guaico-Tamana junction, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8826); Martin Saza Road, Ramcharan 492 (TRIN 23135); Point Fortin, Doyle s.n. (TRIN 8754); Cedros, ‘ Sankeralli s.n. (TRIN 8843). Global range: Widespread in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Gongora quinquenervis Ruiz & Pav., Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. 1: 227(1798); Syn: Gongora atropurpurea sensu Schultes , Gongora maculata sensu Schultes. Common name: Jack Spaniard Orchid. Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Moist lowland forest. IUCN: Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Biche-Poole. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 4: 1% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Bloody Bay River, Laurent s.n. (TRIN 34397). TRINIDAD: Royal Botanic Gardens, Hart s.n. (TRIN 3896), Broadway s.n. (AMES 66953, TRIN 8766); St. Clair Experimental Station, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10063, 10064); Aripo Road, Broadway 6555 (BM); Valencia, Rajaram s.n. (TRIN 29998); Caparo, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10682, 11714); Broadway s.n. (AMES 11690); Navet River, Downs & Aitken 24 (AMES 67318); Princes Town, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8842); Piparo Forest, Downs & Aitken s.n. (AMES 67828); Cat’s Hill, Herklots s.n. (TRIN 15400); Guayaguayare, Downs & Aitken s.n. (AMES); Siparia Woods, sine coll. (AMES 66954, TRIN 7655). Global range: Mexico, Belize, Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru.

Habenaria alata Hooker, Exot. Fl. 3, t. 169 (1827) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Thickets and woodland margins, dry grassy slopes. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Without locality, Humphrey s.n. (TRIN 35078); Montpelier, Broadway 3051 (AMES 11726, AMES 11727, AMES 26456, BM, GH, NY); Mason Hall, Sandwith 1858 (K, AMES 64123). TRINIDAD: San Fernando Hill, Chaboo s.n. (TRIN 30776). Global range: Bahamas, Greater Antilles, Virgin Islands, Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia.

Habenaria heptadactyla Rchb.f., Linnaea 22: 812 (1849) Syn: Habenaria leprieurii Rchb.f. var. heptadactyla (Rchb.f.) R.E.Schult. Habit : Herb. Habitat: In open sandy savanna. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Aripo Savanna, Broadway 2337 (AMES 10679), Freeman s.n. (TRIN 8775), Broadway 2903 (AMES 14579), Broadway s.n. (TRIN 10181), Williams & Freeman s.n. (GH, TRIN 11320), Wright s.n. (TRIN 35080), Beard 142 (AMES 62755), Downs & Aitken 97 (AMES 69911), Quesnel (TRIN 28645), Johnson 758 (TRIN 32514), Webster et al. 9655 (TRIN 19164), Adams 13483 (TRIN). Global range: Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam, Brazil.

Habenaria leprieurii Rchb.f., Linnaea 19: 376 (1846) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Open savannas and palm marsh. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: O’Meara Savanna, [Crueger s.n.] (TRIN 883); Piarco, Crueger 66 (K, AMES 19181), Dannouse s.n. (TRIN 35079); Aripo, Crueger 49 (TRIN 1827); Aripo Savanna,

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Freeman s.n. (TRIN 7961), Williams & Freeman s.n. (TRIN 11317), Kalloo B 861 (K, IJ, NY, TRIN 18879, UJ, US), Quesnel s.n. (TRIN 28646), Johnson 761 (TRIN 32615), Adams 13486 (TRIN); Erin Savanna, Kalloo B861 (TRIN 21925). Global range: Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Bolivia.

Habenaria mesodactyla Griseb., Fl. Brit. W.I. 644 (1864) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Sandy savannas. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): Piarco Savanna, Crueger s.n. (K). Global range: Mexico, Central America, northern South America.

Habenaria monorrhiza (Sw.) Rchb.f., Symb. Antill. 6: 307 (1909) Syn: Habenaria brachyceratitis Willd. ; Habenaria maculosa Lindl. Habit : Herb. Habitat: Roadside banks; cleared lands and cuttings. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Concordia, Broadway 2426 (AMES 11732, AMES 11733, BM), Broadway s.n. (AMES 16548, BM), Broadway s.n. (BM); Indian Walk, Broadway s.n. (AMES 26464, GH); Adelphi, Broadway 8917 (BM, GH); Roxborough-Parlatuvier Road, Jermy 11292 (BM); Moriah, Baksh 248 (TRIN 30436). TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM), Finlay s.n. (TRIN 1965); Cumberland Hill, Baksh 922 (TRIN 28361); North Coast Road to Maracas Bay, Baker s.n. (TRIN 14725), Downs & Aitken 84 (AMES 67860), between Maracas & Las Cuevas, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 28780); Maracas Bay, Aitken s.n. (TRIN 144–150); Santa Cruz, Broadway s.n. (AMES 68175, TRIN 35082); Belmont, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10097, AMES 10098, AMES 10099); Chancellor Road, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 35081); Aripo Road, Broadway 6441 (BM); Cumaca, McMillan s.n. (TRIN 34457); Oropuche Hills, Murray s.n. (TRIN 3551). Global range: Widespread in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Habenaria repens Nutt. , Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 190 (1818) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Shallow water of swamps, marshes and grassy bogs. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Nariva Swamp, Aitken & Downs 500 (TRIN 23613), Ramcharan 151 (TRIN 23148), Adams 14370 (TRIN 22499), Williams s.n. (AMES 67786, TRIN 11180); Cedros, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 9770). Global range: Greater Antilles, southern United States, Mexico, Central America, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay.

Habenaria trifida Kunth , Nov. Gen. & Sp. 1: 330 (1816) Syn: Habenaria pauciflora (Lindl.) Rchb.f. Habit : Herb. Habitat: Open stony hillside savanna. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Mt. Tabor, Barnes & Ali s.n. (TRIN 30724); St. Joseph Natural Savanna, Withycombe s.n. (TRIN 11336), St. Augustine, Adams 13457 (TRIN 20960). Global range: Mexico, Central America, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Argentina.

Huntleya lucida (Rolfe) Rolfe, Orch. Rev. 24: 236 (1916) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Montane forests. IUCN: NE. Star: BU. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Tucuche, Read s.n. (K). Global range: Central America, Guyana, Ecuador.

Huntleya meleagris Lindl. , Edwards's Bot. Reg. 23: sub t. 1991 (1837) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Hombersley s.n. (TRIN 11205). Global range: Central America, Colombia, Guyana, Brazil, Ecuador.

Ionopsis satyrioides (Sw.) Rchb.f., Ann. Bot. 6: 683 (1863) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests and plantations, often on Citrus . IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Diego Martin Valley, Bradford s.n. (BM); Valencia, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 30435); Brasso Caparo, Downs & Aitken 110 (AMES 68544). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Central America, Venezuela, Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Ionopsis utricularioides (Sw.) Lindl., Collect. Bot. t. 39, (1825) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests, and citrus trees. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); Diego Martin, Broadway s.n. (AMES 40387); Agua Santa, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10739, AMES 10740), Broadway 2351 (AMES 11700); Caroni, Downs & Aitken 29 (AMES 67830); Palo Seco, Morean s.n. (TRIN 29405); Cunapo Junction Road, Johnson 13 (TRIN 28282); Guaico-Tamana Road, Baker & Simmonds s.n. (TRIN 15010); Mt. Tamana, Broadway s.n. (AMES 37409); Tamana, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8839); Princes Town, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8841); Moruga Town, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8840); Erin, Broadway 2235 (AMES 11715). Global range: Widespread in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Isochilus linearis (Jacq.) R.Br., Hort. Kew. (ed. 2) 5: 209 (1813) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); Maracas, Broadway 6137

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(BM). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Surinam, French Guiana, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina.

Jacquiniella globosa (Jacq.) Schltr., Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 7: 124 (1920) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: NE Coast-Main Ridge F.R.; TRINIDAD: Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N; Brasso Seco; Grande Riviere-Matelot ; Guanapo-Chaguaramal; Matura-Salybia. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 1: 38% RBS samples; Vegnum 2: 50% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 5% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Lot 42, Broadway s.n. (BM); Forest Reserve, Broadway 3020 (AMES 11710); Easterfield Road, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 11525); Roxborough to Main Ridge Road, Clement & Ryves 326 (BM). TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); Maraval, Broadway 5954 (BM); Tucuche, Britton et al. 1362 (NY), Baksh 709 (TRIN 30433); Agua Santa, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10645); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Simmonds s.n. (AMES 68204, TRIN 15386), Las Lapas Trace, Kalloo B1875 (TRIN 31618); Morne Bleu, Britton 2267 (NY), Freeman s.n. (TRIN 10687), Williams s.n. (TRIN 11876), Baksh 387 (TRIN 30434); Aripo, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 10798); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (AMES 22693, NY, TRIN 9899), Comeau 1319 (TRIN 31658); Aripo Savanna, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 8027); Long Stretch Forest, Baker & Simmonds s.n. (TRIN 14928); Cumaca Road, Simmonds 317 (TRIN 14234); Cumaca, Downs & Aitken 45 (AMES 67838); Sangre Grande , Britton 2883 (AMES 66908, NY, TRIN 10501); Tamana, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8818); Tabaquite, Broadway s.n. (AMES 22022). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Ecuador, Peru.

Kegeliella houtteana (Rchb.f.) L.O.Williams, Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 29: 347 (1942) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Montane forests. IUCN: NE. Star: GD. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Morne Bleu, Williams s.n. (TRIN 12455); Guanapo Heights, Broadway 7432 (AMES 36524). Global range: Central America, Venezuela, Surinam, French Guiana.

Koellensteinia graminea (Lindl.) Rchb.f. , Bonplandia 4: 323 (1856) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests, usually in deep shade. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Grande Riviere-Matelot. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 2: 13% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Quare River, Broadway 7545 (AMES 37542), Broadway 7436 (AMES 37119); Paria Road, Herklots s.n. (AMES 69099); Turure Forest, Broadway 7921 (BM);Cumaca Road, McMillan & Laurent s.n. (TRIN 35108); Mora Forest, Broadway s.n. (BM). Global range: Greater Antilles, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru.

Leochilus labiatus (Sw.) Kuntze, Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 656 (1891) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Old Belmont, Broadway s.n. (BM, GH); Mason Hall, Broadway 4809 (BM). TRINIDAD: Diego Martin, Aitken s.n. (TRVL 333); Maraval, Bradford s.n. (BM); St. Patrick’s, Downs & Aitken 28 (AMES 67315, AMES 67797); Guanapo Heights, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 28372); Blanchisseuse, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 29855). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador.

Leochilus scriptus (Scheidw.) Rchb.f., Xenia Orchid. 15 (1854) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Champs Fleur, Crueger s.n. (TRIN 1515); Tucuche, Downs & Aitken 82 (AMES 67858); Maracas Land Settlement, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 18998); Aripo Road, Broadway 7448 (AMES 67926). Global range: Greater Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador.

Leucohyle mutica (Lindl.) Schltr., Orchideen 469 (1914) Syn: Trichopilia mutica (Lindl.) Rchb.f. & Wullschl. ex Rchb.f. Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. Star: BU. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Saut d’Eau, Broadway 7437 (AMES 37342). Global range: Brazil, Venezuela, Surinam, Guyana.

Leucohyle subulata (Sw.) Schltr., Orchideen 469 (1914) Syn: Trichopilia subulata (Sw.) Rchb.f. Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Cogniaux (1905; Fl. Brasiliensis 3(6): 202) reportes species from Trinidad. Global range: Greater Antilles, Central America, Colombia, Peru.

Liparis jamaicensis Lindl. ex Griseb., Cat. Pl. Cub. 261 (1866.) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Savannas. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: St. Joseph, [Crueger s.n.] (TRIN). Global range: Greater Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina.

Liparis nervosa (Thunb.) Lindl., Gen. Sp. Orch. Pl. 26 (1830) Habit: Herb. Habitat: On rocks in thickets and

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open woodlands. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Crueger s.n. (K). Global range: Widespread in the tropics and subtropics.

Liparis vexillifera (La Llave & Lex.) Cogn., Fl. Bras. 3: 289 (1895) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Probably exotic. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: St. Joseph, sine coll. (TRIN 35083). Global range: Central America, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru.

Lockhartia acuta (Lindl.) Rchb.f., Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 10: 767 (1852) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: NE. Star: BU. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM), St. Anns, Broadway s.n. (AMES 7606a); Caura Valley, Chaboo s.n. (TRIN 31045). Global range: Central America, Colombia, Venezuela.

Lockhartia biserra (Rich.) Christenson & Garay, Lindleyana 11: 17 (1996) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: NE. Star: GD. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); St. Anns, Broadway s.n. (AMES 7606); Guanapo, McLean s.n. (AMES 67048, TRIN 8693); Piparo Settlement, Broadway s.n. (AMES 22066); Siparia, Downs & Aitken 12 (AMES 67329); Moruga Forest, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 7616). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles.

Lyroglossa grisebachii (Cogn.) Schltr., Anex. Mem. Inst. Butantan, Secc. Bot. 1: 27 (1921) Syn: Spiranthes grisebachii Cogn. Habit : Herb. Habitat: Open savanna. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Aripo Savanna, Kenny s.n. (K, TRIN 28879). Global range: Guianas, Brazil

Macradenia lutescens R.Br., Bot. Regist. 8: t. 612 (1822) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: NE. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Cumaca. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, sine coll. s.n. (BM). Global range: West Indies, Brazil, Bolivia, Columbia, Ecuador, Guianas, Peru, Venezuela, USA (Florida).

Malaxis massonii (Ridl.) Kuntze, Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 673 (1891) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forest. IUCN: NE. Star: GD. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Crueger s.n. (K). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Venezuela.

Malaxis umbelliflora Sw., Prodr. 19 (1788) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Mossy banks. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: NE Coast-Main Ridge F.R. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 3% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Menna, Broadway 4771 (BM); Greenhill, Broadway 4772 (BM). TRINIDAD: Tucuche, Nicholas s.n. (TRIN 13061); Mt. Chaguaramal, Downs & Aitken s.n. (TRVL 295); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 9896). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Guyana.

Maxillaria alba (Hooker) Lindl., Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. 143 (1832) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: High altitude, in upper canopy of forest. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: St. Patrick’s, Purseglove P6520 (TRIN 35086); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Kalloo B1304 (TRIN 29652); Cumaca, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 29427). Global range: Greater Antilles, Central America, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru.

Maxillaria albiflora Ames & C.Schweinf., Schedul. Orchid. 8: 56 (1925) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: NE. Star: BU. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Tucuche, Freeman & Williams s.n. (AMES 28243, NY, TRIN 10086), Baker s.n. (TRIN 15113); Cerro del Aripo, Chaboo s.n. (TRIN 30838). Global range: Trinidad, Guyana and Venezuela.

Maxillaria arachnites Rchb.f., Gard. Chron. 1880: 394 (1880) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Cumaca; Matura-Salybia. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 3% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Arima Valley, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 29297); Cumaca, McMillan et al. s.n. (TRIN 35107). Global range: Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru.

Maxillaria broadwayi (Cogn.) R.E.Schult., Bot. Mus. Leafl. Harvard Univ. 17: 197 (1956) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forest margins. IUCN: CR. Star: BK. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Between Adelphi and Belmont, Broadway 2474. Global range: Endemic to Tobago.

Maxillaria caespitifica Rchb.f., Linnaea 41: 73 (1876) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN.

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Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Charuma Forest, Downs & Aitken 50 (AMES 67798); Cedros, Prestoe s.n. (TRIN 2895). Global range: Central America, Guianas, Ecuador, Peru.

Maxillaria camaridii Rchb.f. , Hamburg. Gartenz. 19: 547 (1863) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arena-Cumuto; Brasso Seco; Rio Claro-Mayaro; Trinity Hills. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 2: 13% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 5% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); St. Clair, Broadway s.n. (AMES 11682), Broadway 2344 (AMES 10674, 10675); Sangre Grande , Broadway s.n. (AMES 11735); Cunapo Southern Road, Johnson 208 (TRIN 31018); Tabaquite, Broadway s.n. (AMES 67050, BM, GH 6244, TRIN 9688). Global range: Lesser Antilles, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru.

Maxillaria discolor (Lodd. ex Lindl.) Rchb.f., Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 529 (1863) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Epiphyte in moist forest. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Kenny (1988, Native Orchids of the eastern Caribbean: 66) reports the species from the Northern Range. Global range: Central America, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Maxillaria guareimensis Rchb.f. , Bonplandia 2: 16 (1854) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Upper canopy of large trees. IUCN: NE. Star: BU. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Lalaja Trace, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 29452); Cumaca, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 29425). Global range: Venezuela, Ecuador.

Maxillaria liparophylla Summerhayes, Kew Bull. 1938: 377 (1938) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: NE. Star: GD. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Roxborough-Parlatuvier Road, Sandwith 1925 (AMES 66912, K). Global range: Guyana.

Maxillaria parviflora (Poepp. & Endl.) Garay, Bot. Mus. Leafl. Harvard Univ. 21: 258 (1967) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Often on cacao. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: The Widow, Broadway s.n. (BM). TRINIDAD: Maracas Bay, Williams et al. s.n. (TRIN 11249); Lalaja Road, Adams 14382 (TRIN 22257); Cumaca Road, Simmonds 314 (AMES 66942, TRIN 14238), Downs & Aitken 20 (AMES 67324); Tamana, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8225); Mt. Tamana, Britton et al. 1967 (NY). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Florida, Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Maxillaria porrecta Lindl., Bot. Regist. 24: misc. 92(1838) Syn: Maxillaria brunnea Linden & Rchb.f. ; Maxillaria ringens Rchb.f. ; Maxillaria trinitatis Ames ex Broadway Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Wet forest. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Brasso Seco; Catshill-Basse Terre; Grande Riviere-Matelot. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 1: 25% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 4: 3% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Las Cuevas Heights, Crueger s.n. (TRIN 1832); Tucuche, Freeman & Williams s.n. (TRIN 10085), Downs & Aitken 39 (AMES 67842); Tucuche, Simmonds 240 (TRIN 14070); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (AMES 22672, AMES 67049, TRIN 9890), Comeau 1314, (TRIN 31650); Brasso Seco, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 29854); Charuma Forest, Downs & Aitken 16 (AMES 67327). Global range: Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Maxillaria reichenheimiana Endres & Rchb.f., Gard. Chron. 1871: 1678 (1871) Habit: Epiphyte. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Cumaca, Downs & Aitken 64 (AMES 67811). Global range: Central America, Venezuela, Guianas, Ecuador.

Maxillaria rufescens Lindl. , Edwards's Bot. Reg. 22: t. 1848 (1836) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Moist forest. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arena-Cumuto; Caroni; Grande Riviere-Matelot. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 2: 13% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 5% RBS samples); Swamp/marsh (Vegnum 11: 8% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Maracas, Crueger s.n. (TRIN 1514); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 9889); Quare River Forests, Broadway s.n. (BM); Valencia, Buckmire et al. (TRIN 31110); Caparo, Broadway 2327 (AMES 10690, AMES 10692, AMES 10693); Melajo Forest Reserve, Ayliffe s.n. (TRIN 14387), Sangre Grande , Downs & Aitken 18 (AMES 67325); Mt. Tamana, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 7892); Matchepoorie, Britton & Britton 2225 (AMES 21463); Irois Forest, Williams s.n. (TRIN 11929). Global range: Widespread in tropical America.

Microchilus hirtellus (Sw.) Dietr., Syn. Pl. 5: 166 (1852) Syn: Erythrodes hirtella (Sw.) Fawc. & Rendle Habit :

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Herb. Habitat: In leaf-litter among rocks in woodlands. IUCN: NE. Star: BU. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Guanapo-Chaguaramal. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: St. Anns, ravine, [Crueger s.n.] (TRIN 409); Tucuche, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 5248). Global range: Caribbean to northern South America.

Microchilus plantagineus (L.) Dietr., Syn. Pl. 5: 166 (1852) Syn: Erythrodes plantaginea (L.) Fawc. & Rendle Habit: Herb. Habitat: Terrestrial, montane woodland. IUCN: NE. Star: BU. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: NE Coast-Main Ridge F.R. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: near Caledonia, Broadway 4639 (BM, GH, NY); Gilpin Trail, Samad s.n. (TRIN 33092). TRINIDAD: Tucuche, Raynal 15717 (P, TRIN 21751); Maracas, Broadway 6976 (BM); Arima Valley, Philcox & Kalloo 7006 (K, TRIN 21205); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 28763); Guanapo Valley, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 18999); Mt. Aripo, Dean & Swabey s.n. (TRIN 13136), Simmonds 110 (TRIN 13804); Matura Forest Reserve, Quesnel s.n (TRIN 23076). Global range: From Cuba to Northern Venezuela.

Microchilus schultesianus (Garay) Ormerod, Lindleyana 17: 221 (2002) Syn: Erythrodes schultesiana Garay Habit : Herb. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: EN. Star: BK. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Crueger 47 (AMES). Global range: Venezuela.

Nidema ottonis (Rchb.f.) Britton & Millsp., Bahama Fl. 94 (1920) Syn: Epidendrum ottonis Rchb.f. Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: St. Anns, sine coll. (AMES 9379); Arena Forests, Broadway 6497 (BM); Leotaud Trace, Quesnel s.n. (BM); Tamana, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 7893); Tabaquite, Downs & Aitken 80 (AMES 67883). Global range: Greater Antilles, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Ecuador, Peru.

Notylia angustifolia Cogn., Symb. Antill. 6: 618 (1910) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Extremely common and widely distributed. IUCN: NE. Star: GD. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Oropuche, Broadway 7454 (AMES 10655); Aripo Savanna, Chaboo s.n. (TRIN 31197); Melajo Forest Reserve, Johnson 448 (TRIN 31936); Caparo, Broadway 2348 (AMES 10655a, AMES 11684); Sangre Grande , Phillips & Philcox 122 (TRIN 22701); Rio Claro West Forest Reserve, Johnson 727 (TRIN 32610). Global range: Venezuela, French Guiana.

Notylia incurva Lindl. , Edwards's Bot. Reg. 24: 90 (1838) Exotic.

Notylia punctata (Ker Gawl.) Lindl. , Edwards's Bot. Reg. 24: 89 (1825) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Palm marsh, canopy in forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); Agua Santa, Broadway s.n. (AMES 11692), Broadway s.n. (AMES 10671, AMES 10672); Quare River, Williams & Freeman s.n. (AMES, TRIN 11264); Aripo Savanna, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 29450); Melajo Forest, Downs & Aitken 88 (AMES 69906, AMES 69907); Tamana, Bruins-Lich s.n. (TRIN 13020); North Trace, Broadway s.n (TRIN 8835); Jackson Trace, Broadway 7503 (AMES 37541, BM); Siparia, Rogers s.n. (TRIN 8768); Cedros Road, Philcox & Phillips 8334 (K, TRIN 30432). Global range: South America.

Octomeria graminifolia R.Br., Hortus Kew. (ed. 2) 5: 211 (1813) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Montane forest. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: NE Coast-Main Ridge F.R.; TRINIDAD: Brasso Seco; Matura-Salybia. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 1: 13% RBS samples; Vegnum 2: 25% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Menna, Broadway s.n. (BM, GH). TRINIDAD: Tucuche, Britton & Freeman s.n. (TRIN 9096), Britton et al. 1270 (AMES 20369, NY, TRIN 9485); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Broadway 5542 (BM), Broadway 5650 (BM); Las Lapas Trace, Kalloo B1876 (TRIN 31619); Morne Bleu, Williams s.n. (TRIN 11877), Downs & Aitken 47 (AMES 67836), Johnson 1156 (TRIN 33219); Guanapo Heights, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 30430); Cerro del Aripo, Chaboo s.n. (TRIN 31178). Global range: Lesser Antilles, Central America, French Guiana, Ecuador.

Octomeria surinamensis H.Focke, Tijdschr. voor Wetensch. 2: 200 (1849) Syn: Octomeria grandiflora Lindl. Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Las Cuevas Bay, Downs & Aitken s.n. (TRVL 286); Marianne River, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 30428); Guanapo Heights, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 30427); Cumuto, Rogers s.n. (TRIN 8792), Broadway 6515 (AMES 66920). Global range: Central America, Venezuela, French Guiana, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia.

Octomeria tridentata Lindl., Bot. Regist. 25: Misc. 35 (No. 43) (1839) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Submontane

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Oeceoclades maculata (Lindl.) Lindl., Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. 237 (1833) Exotic.

Oncidium citrinum Lindl., Bot. Regist. 21: t.1758 (1835) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests, at high altitudes. IUCN: NE. Star: GD. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: St. Patrick’s, Downs & Aitken 35 (AMES 69902). Global range: Venezuela.

Oncidium luridum Lindl., Bot. Reg. 9: t. 727 (1823) Common name: Brown Bee Orchid, Common Bee, Mule Ear. Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arena-Cumuto; Arima Valley; Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N; Catshill-Basse Terre; Central Range; Chacachacare; Gasparee; Grande Riviere-Matelot ; Manzanilla-Fishing Pond; NW Peninsular Corner; North Central Coast; Rampanalgas-Toco; SW Icacos-Cedros; Southern Watershed; Tabaquite-Brickfield; Tucker-Mt.Catherine. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 6% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 12% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 8% RBS samples); Dry lowland forest (Vegnum 6: 30% RBS samples); Savanna/plantation (Vegnum 9: 14% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Culloden, Broadway s.n. (AMES 16545). TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); Teteron Bay, Broadway 6883 (BM); Maraval, Broadway s.n. (BM); Belmont, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10072, AMES 10073); St. Anns, Broadway s.n. (BM); Charuma, Downs & Aitken 40 (AMES 69804); Pitch Lake, Britton & Freeman 1051 (AMES 20366); Moruga Road, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 10136); Moruga Bouffe, Johnson 437 (TRIN 31927); Buenos Aires, Broadway 7944 (BM). Global range: Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana, Peru.

Oncidium x haematochilum Lindl. & Paxton, Flower Gard. 1: 21, t. 6 (1850-51) Exotic.

Ornithocephalus bicornis Lindl., Bot. Voy. Sulph. 172 (1846) Exotic.

Ornithocephalus ciliatus Lindl., Ann. Nat. Hist. ser. 1, 4: 383. 1840. Syn: Ornithocephalus kruegeri Rchb.f., Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: NA. Star: BU. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Blanchisseuse, Broadway 2899 (AMES 11694); Arima, Crueger s.n. (TRIN 1631); Valencia, Buckmire et al. s.n. (TRIN 31111); Oropuche Heights, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 7772); Chaguanas, Alexander s.n. (AMES 7450); Couva, Bradford s.n. (TRIN 411,Caparo, Broadway 2926 (AMES 11675); Siparia, Downs & Aitken 9 in Nov. 1954 —AMES 67848. Global range: Venezuela, Surinam, French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Ornithocephalus gladiatus Hooker, Exot. Fl. 2: t. 127 (1825) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Les Coteaux, Broadway 2430 (AMES 11723, AMES 11724, AMES 26498, GH); between Adelphi and Belmont, Broadway 2475 (AMES 11717); Easterfield Road, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 11524). TRINIDAD: Maraval, Broadway 6301 (BM); Santa Cruz, Broadway 4108 (AMES 16547), Baptiste s.n. (TRIN); Blanchisseuse, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10646a); Caparo, Broadway 2320 (AMES 10646); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n (AMES 67788, TRIN); Tamana, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8831); Siparia, Downs & Aitken 8 (AMES 67849). Global range: Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Guianas, Peru.

Otostylis brachystalix (Rchb.f.) Schlecht., Orchis 12: 40 (1918) Common name: Aripo Ground Orchid, White Aripo Orchid. Habit : Herb. Habitat: Savanna. Star: BU. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Aripo Savanna, Johnson 934 (TRIN), McMillan s.n. (TRIN 35441), Schwab 223 (TRIN), Schwab s.n. (TRIN 29411), Kalloo s.n. (TRIN 23574). Global range: Tropical South America.

Otostylis lepida (Linden & Rchb.f.) Schltr., Orchis 12: 40 (1918) Common Name: Aripo Ground Orchid, White Aripo Orchid. Habit : Herb. Habitat: Open sandy savanna; palm marsh in savanna and disturbed areas. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Aripo Savanna, Britton et al. 295 (AMES 20368), Howard 10485 (AMES 66771), Downs & Aitken 91 (AMES 69903), Kalloo s.n. (TRIN 23574), Schwab s.n. (TRIN 29411), Schwab 223 (TRIN 30761, UWSP), Johnson 934 (TRIN 32821), McMillan & Lee Kin s.n. (TRIN). Global range: Venezuela.

Palmorchis pubescens Barb.Rodr., Gen. Sp. Orch. Nov. 1: 170 (1877) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Terrestrial in forest undergrowth. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Matura-Salybia; Trinity Hills. RBS

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Paphinia cristata (Lindl.) Lindl. , Edwards's Bot. Reg. 29: 14 (1843) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Old, decayed branches of trees; marsh forest. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Cumaca. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Aripo Savanna, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 8043), Kenny s.n. (TRIN 28762); Sangre Grande , Williams s.n. (TRIN 11483), Broadway 5781 (BM); Old Valencia Road, Downs & Aitken 106 (AMES 68425); Cunapo Junction Road, Johnson 975 (TRIN 32934); Tamana Forests, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8833); Tamana, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8752); Guapo, [Finlay s.n.]. (TRIN 614). Global range: Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil.

Papilionanthe teres (Roxb.) Schltr., Orchis 9: 78 (1915) Syn: Vanda teres (Roxb.) Lindl. Exotic.

Peristeria cerina Lindl., Bot. Regist. 23: t.1953 (1837) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Siparia, Broadway 7429 (AMES 36523), Downs & Aitken 113 (AMES 68530). Global range: Central America, northeastern South America, Guyana.

Peristeria pendula Hooker, Bot. Mag. 63: t. 3479. 1836) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forest. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Siparia, [Broadway s.n.] ( TRIN 7656 ). Global range: Central America , Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru.

Phalaenopsis amabilis (L.) Blume, Bijdr. 294, t. 44 (1825) Exotic.

Phalaenopsis schilleriana Rchb.f. , Hamburg. Gartenz. 16: 115 (1860) Exotic.

Phalaenopsis stuartiana Rchb.f., Gard. Chron. n.s. 16: 748 (1881) Exotic.

Platystele ovalifolia (H.Focke) Garay & Dansterville, Venez. Orchid. Ill. 2: 268 (1961) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Great Dog River Valley, Sandwith 1750 (AMES 64122, K). TRINIDAD: North Coast Road, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 31774); Valencia, Britton s.n. (TRIN 9245); Mt. Tamana, Britton et al. 1969 (AMES 20356); Cumuto-Tumpuna Road, Ayliffe 145 (AMES 67011); Arena Forests, Broadway 6433 (AMES 38347, BM); Matchepoorie, Britton & Britton 2221 (AMES 21172, NY); Mt. Tamana, Britton et al. 1969 (AMES 20356, NY); Moruga, Lee Kim et al. s.n. (TRIN 34440). Global range: Greater Antilles, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil

Platythelys querceticola (Lindl.) Garay, Bradea 2(28): 197. 1977 Syn: Erythrodes trinitatis Ames Habit : Epiphyte. IUCN: NE. Star: BK. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: St. Anns, Broadway s.n. (AMES 68183, NY). Global range: Endemic to Trinidad.

Plectrophora iridifolia (Lodd. ex Lindl.) H.Focke, Tijdschr. Natuur. Wetensch. 1: 212. 1848 Exotic.

Pleurothallis archidiaconi Ames, Schedul. Orchid. 9: 29 (1925) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Hombersley s.n. (AMES 29107, TRIN 10910); Quare River, Broadway 7499 (BM); Cumaca, Downs & Aitken (AMES 67846), Kenny s.n. (TRIN 29692), Rajaram s.n. (TRIN 30058); North Oropuche River, McMillan s.n. (TRIN 34448). Global range: Venezuela, Guianas.

Pleurothallis discoidea Lindl. , Edwards's Bot. Reg. 21: sub t. 1797 (1835) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: NE Coast-Main Ridge F.R.; TRINIDAD: Cumaca; Grande Riviere-Matelot ; Rio Claro-Mayaro. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 2: 25% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 3% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Menna, Broadway 4661 (BM), Broadway 4663 (BM). TRINIDAD: Saut d’Eau, Broadway 7439 (AMES 37343), Broadway 7500 (BM); Tucuche, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 5206); Arima, [Crueger s.n.] (TRIN 1623), Finlay s.n. (TRIN 1963); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Broadway 5671 (BM); Arima Valley, Downs & Aitken 13A (AMES

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Pleurothallis lanceana Lodd., Bot. Cab. 18: t.1767 (1832) Syn: Pleurothallis ciliata Knowl. & Westc. Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Miguel River, Barnes s.n. (TRIN 30923); Lalaja-Paria Trace, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 30452); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Kalloo B1729 (TRIN 29647); St. Patrick’s, Purseglove P 6525 (TRIN 35090); Agua Santa, Broadway 2341 (AMES 10643); Quare River, Broadway 7449 (AMES 37545, 66919); Aripo Valley, Downs & Aitken 53 (AMES 67800, AMES 68570); Caparo, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 7840); Cedros, Sankaralli s.n. (TRIN 8791). Global range: Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Ecuador, Peru.

Pleurothallis polygonoides Griseb., Fl. Brit. W. Ind. 609 (1864) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Toco Road, Britton et al. 1794 (AMES 20371, NY); Cunupia, Alexander s.n. (AMES 7447); Sangre Grande , Broadway s.n. (BM); Mt. Tamana, Britton et al. 1970 (AMES 20370). Global range: Panama, Guianas, Ecuador.

Pleurothallis pruinosa Lindl. , Edwards's Bot. Reg. 28: 75 (1842) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Montane and submontane forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Trinity Hills. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Morne Bleu, Williams s.n. (TRIN 11875); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (AMES 22681, TRIN 9881); Cunupia, Alexander s.n. (AMES 7452); Mt. Tamana, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8832), Britton et al. 1963 (GH); Matchepoorie, Britton & Britton 2230 (AMES 21173). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Ecuador, Peru.

Pleurothallis revoluta (Ruiz & Pav.) Garay, Caldasia 8: 520 (1962) Syn: Pleurothallis diffusa Poepp. & Endl. ; Pleurothallis expansa Lindl. Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forest at high altitudes. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 1: 13% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Tucuche, Alexander s.n. (TRIN 6432); Agua Santa, Broadway 2341 (AMES 10643); Blanchisseuse, Stone s.n. (TRIN 11866); Morne Bleu, Johnson s.n, (TRIN 34527); Aripo, Crueger s.n. (TRIN 1818); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 10567), Simmonds 409 (TRIN 14443); Aripo Cave area, Downs & Aitken 33 (AMES 67311, AMES 67845). Global range: Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Pleurothallis ruscifolia (Jacq.) R.Br., Hortus Kew. (ed. 2) 5: 211 (1813) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Lower montane forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N; Brasso Seco. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 1: 50% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Las Cuevas, Crueger s.n. (TRIN 1835); Lopinot Valley, Brown s.n. (K, TRIN 18997, US); Morne Bleu, Johnson 1099 (TRIN 33075); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (AMES 22680, TRIN 9883); Aripo Cave, Downs & Aitken 32 (AMES 67312); Chaguaramal, Barnes & Comeau s.n. (TRIN 30843); Arena Forests, Broadway s.n. (BM). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Pleurothallis spiculifera Lindl., Fol. Orch. Pleuroth. 43 (1859) Syn: Pleurothallis acutissima Lindl. Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Lowland forest. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: NE Coast-Main Ridge F.R. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 2: 13% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Aripo, Broadway 2333 (AMES 10663); Aripo Savanna, Freeman s.n. (AMES 67922, TRIN 8025), Baksh 578 (TRIN 30451); Matura, Williams et al. s.n. (NY, TRIN 11326); Matura Forest, Comeau 1307A (TRIN 31640). Global range: Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador.

Pleurothallis velaticaulis Rchb.f., Linnaea 22: 824 (1850) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Montane forest. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: between Tucuche and Naranja, Simmonds 235 (AMES 68182, TRIN

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14072); Brasso Seco, McMillan s.n. (TRIN 34464); Morne Bleu, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 10688); Chaguaramal, Barnes s.n. (TRIN 30907. Global range: Greater Antilles, Central America, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru.

Pleurothallis yauaperyensis Barb.Rodr., Vellosia (ed. 2) 1: 116 (1891) Syn: Pleurothallis consimilis Ames Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Palm marsh; lower strata of forest. IUCN: NE. Star: GD. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Rampanalgas-Toco. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: O’Meara Savanna, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 9329); Valencia, Britton et al. 1026 (AMES 20372, NY, TRIN 10040); Aripo Savanna, Sammy s.n. (TRIN 29300). Global range: Suriname, Venezulea.

Polystachya concreta (Jacq.) Garay & H.R.Sweet, Fl. Less. Antill. 1: 178 (1974) Syn: Polystachya luteola (Sw.) Hooker Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arena-Cumuto; Brasso Seco; Central Range; Matura-Salybia; Rampanalgas-Toco; Sangre Grande-Valencia-Orop.; Tabaquite-Brickfield. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 6% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 3% RBS samples); Savanna/plantation (Vegnum 9: 14% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Widow Woods, Broadway s.n. (AMES 26536); Lot 42, Broadway s.n. (BM); Cinnamon Hill, Broadway 4821 (AMES 39726, BM). TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); Maraval, Broadway 6251 (BM); Tucuche, Comeau 1189 (TRIN 30824); St. Augustine, Kalloo B1074 (TRIN 22358); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Baker s.n. (TRIN 14426); Morne Bleu, Williams s.n. (TRIN 11878); St. Patrick's, Purseglove P6521 (TRIN 35094); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (AMES 68176, TRIN 9891); Aripo, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 10799); Waller Field, Downs & Aitken 75 (AMES 67909, TRIN 1522); Melajo Forest, Downs & Aitken 61 (AMES 67813); Arena Forest Reserve, Ayliffe 148 (TRIN 15024); Talparo, Bruins-Lich s.n. (TRIN 12718); Tamana, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8827); Lizard Spring Road, Johnson 776 (TRIN 32633); Penal Rock Road, Comeau 1235 (TRIN 30974). Global range: Widespread in Central and South America and the tropics.

Polystachya foliosa (Lindl.) Rchb.f., Ann. Bot. Syst. (Walpers) 6: 640 (1863) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Menna, Broadway 4662 (BM), Broadway 4747 (BM). TRINIDAD: Paria Road, Herklots s.n. (TRIN 15359); Morne Bleu, Williams s.n. (TRIN 11492); Aripo, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 10797); Long Stretch, Broadway 7383 (BM), Baker & Simmonds s.n. (TRIN 14926), Sangre Grande , Freeman & Williams s.n. (TRIN 11721), (BM); Turure River District, Williams s.n. (TRIN 8777); Toco Road, Downs & Aitken 70 (AMES 67920); Arema Forests, Broadway 6494 (BM). Global range: Bahamas, Greater Antilles, Virgin Islands, Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Paraguay.

Prescottia stachyodes (Sw.) Lindl. , Edwards's Bot. Reg. 22: sub. t. 1915 (1836) Exotic.

Prosthechea crassilabia (Poepp. & Endl.) Carnevali & I.Ramírez, Fl. Venez. Guayana 7: 538 (2003) Syn: Epidendrum crassilabium Poepp. & Endl. Exotic.

Prosthechea fragrans (Sw.) W.E.Higgins, Phytologia 82: 377 (1997) Syn: Epidendrum fragrans Sw. Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: E Coast; TRINIDAD: Arena-Cumuto; Central Range; Cumaca; Grande Riviere-Matelot ; Longdenville-Talparo; Matura-Salybia; Rio Claro-Mayaro; SW Erin-Guapo; Southern Watershed; Trinity Hills; Tucker-Mt.Catherine. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 2: 13% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 14% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 8% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 6% RBS samples); Savanna/plantation (Vegnum 9: 14% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Pigeon Hill, Sandwith 1806 (K); Mt. St. George-Castara Road, Baker s.n. (TRIN 15331). TRINIDAD: Maraval, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 35071); St. Clair, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10713), sine coll. (TRIN 8757); Tucuche, Wilson s.n. (TRIN 14327); Maracas, sine coll. (TRIN 1512); Agua Santa, Broadway s.n. (AMES 11720); St. Patrick's, Purseglove P6524 (TRIN 35070); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Kalloo B1302 (TRIN 29648); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 9901); Valencia-Matura Road, Philcox et al. 7324 (K, TRIN 21203); Cumaca, Melajo Forest, Downs & Aitken 19 (AMES 67833); Sangre Grande-Manzanilla Road, Philcox & Stoelzel 8375 (TRIN 30438); Guaico-Tamana Road, Baker & Simmonds s.n. (TRIN 15008); Caparo, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10735); Matchepoorie, Britton & Britton 2222 (AMES 21462, NY); Tabaquite to Rio Claro, Broadway s.n. (BM); San Fernando, Guppy s.n. (AMES 66938, TRIN 820); Princes Town, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8821); Moruga Bouffe, Johnson 438 (TRIN 31928). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru.

Prosthechea pygmaea (Hooker) W.E.Higgins, Phytologia 82: 380 (1998) Syn.: Epidendrum pygmaeum Hooker

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Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (Ames 22686, NY, TRIN 9880); Morne Poir, Downs & Aitken 54 (AMES 67904). Global range: Greater Antilles, Florida, Mexico, Central America, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Psychopsis papilio (Lindl.) H.G.Jones, J. Barbados Mus. Hist. Soc. 35: 31 (1975) Syn : Oncidium papilio Lindl. Common Name : Butterfly Orchid, Butterfly Plant, TRINIDAD Butterfly Plant. Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat : Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD : Without locality, Bradford s.n. ( BM) , Downs & Aitken 52 ( AMES 67905 ) ; St. Clair , sine coll. ( TRIN 8755 ) ; Blanchisseuse, Broadway s.n. ( AMES 10716 ) , Broadway s.n. ( AMES 10700 , AMES 10701 ) ; Tamana Hills, Kalloo B1164 ( TRIN 30424 ) ; Moruga, Rodriguez s.n. ( TRIN 9437 ) . Global range: United States (Missouri), Lesser Antilles , Venezuela, Surinam , French Guiana, northern Brazil, Peru.

Reichenbachanthus reflexus (Lindl.) Brade, Rodriguesia 1: 55 (1935) Syn: Hexisea reflexa (Lindl.) Rchb.f. ex Griseb. Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N; Brasso Seco; Grande Riviere-Matelot ; Guanapo-Chaguaramal; Manzanilla-Fishing Pond; Matura-Salybia; Rampanalgas-Toco. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 1: 13% RBS samples; Vegnum 2: 25% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 13% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 1% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Lot 42, Broadway s.n. (BM). TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); Maraval, Freeman s.n. (AMES 66944, TRIN 11204), Broadway 5925 (BM); Tucuche, Johnson 138 (TRIN 30702); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Simmonds s.n. (AMES 68203, TRIN 15387); Arima Valley to Lalaja Road, Philcox & Wood 7112 (K); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (AMES 22685, TRIN 9891), Rajaram s.n. (TRIN 28297); Quare Road, Buckmire et al. s.n. (TRIN 31117); Cumaca, Downs & Aitken 4 (AMES 67853); Long Stretch, Broadway s.n. (BM); Turure River District, Williams s.n. (TRIN 8776); Caparo, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10694, 10695); Rio Claro West Forest Reserve, Johnson 623 (TRIN 32453. Global range: Lesser Antilles, Venezuela, Central America, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Rodriguezia lanceolata Ruiz & Pav., Syst. Fl. Peru. & Chil. 1: 219 (1798) Syn: Rodriguezia secunda Kunth Common Name : Coralito, Coral Orchid. Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Common on cacao and citrus. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Catshill-Basse Terre; Sangre Grande-Valencia-Orop. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 1% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); St. Clair, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10222); Santa Cruz, Broadway 4097 (AMES 16430); Maraval, Baptiste s.n. (GH), Broadway s.n. (TRIN 35096); San Juan, Riley 221 (BM); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Kalloo B1301 (TRIN 29646); Las Lapas Trace, Kalloo B1877 (TRIN 31620); St. Patrick’s, Purseglove P6522 (TRIN 35095); Agua Santa, Broadway s.n. (AMES 11699), Broadway s.n. (TRIN 7896); Quare River, Williams & Freeman s.n. (TRIN 11265); Long Stretch Gravel Pit, Simmonds 371 (AMES 68192, TRIN 14367); Aripo Savanna, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 10565); Toco Road, Johnson 42 (TRIN 28788); Sangre Grande , Philcox & Phillips 8349 (K, TRIN 30441); Arena Forest, Baker s.n. (TRIN 14594); Tamana, Freeman & Britton s.n. (TRIN 9060); Bois Neuf, Ramcharan 489 (TRIN 23160); Princes Town, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8838); Siparia, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 7657). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia.

Rudolfiella aurantiaca (Lindl.) Hoehne, Iconogr. Orch. Bras. 220 (1949) Syn: Bifrenaria aurantiaca Lindl. Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 3% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); Maraval Hills, Broadway 4114 (AMES 16564); Northern Range, Broadway 9378 (AMES 40391), Broadway 9387 (AMES 4039)2. Global range: Central America, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador.

Sacoila lanceolata (Aubl.) Garay, Bot. Mus. Leafl. 28: 352 (1982) Syn: Spiranthes orchioides (Sw.) Rich. ; Stenorrhynchos lanceolatum (Aubl.) Rich. ex Spreng. Habit : Herb. Habitat: Grassy places, road cuttings. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: San Fernando. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 5: 3% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Easterfield Road, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 11526); Signal Hill Road, Broadway 4203 (AMES 16550, BM); Roxborough-Bloody Bay Road, Baksh 335 (TRIN 30444); between Studley Park and Hillsborough Dam, Clement & Ryves 260 (BM). TRINIDAD: Without locality, Crueger s.n. (TRIN 1518); Carenage, Broadway 2329 (AMES 10670); Mary’s Hill, Broadway 2924 (AMES

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11718); Santa Cruz Valley, Baker 125 (TRIN 13299); St. Anns, Broadway s.n. (AMES 22041); St. Clair, Broadway 6874 (BM); North Coast Road to Maracas Bay, Hirst s.n. (TRIN 14726); Maracas Valley, Cheesman 161 (TRIN 13461); Curepe, Hunter s.n. (TRIN 12124); St. Augustine, Baker s.n. (TRIN 14548), Comeau s.n. (TRIN 31482); Churchill-Roosevelt Road, Baker s.n. (TRIN 14914); Lopinot Road, Cheesman 156 (TRIN 13462); Lopinot Valley, Baker s.n. (AMES 68191, TRIN 14935); Aripo Valley Road, Hombersley s.n. (TRIN 11530); Aripo Road, Broadway 6041 (BM), Broadway s.n. (GH); Antigua Road, Philcox & Phillips 8302 (K, TRIN 30445); O’Meara Road, Duruty s.n. (TRIN 13730); Aripo Savanna, Zuniaga s.n. (TRIN 31046); Melajo Forest, Ayliffe s.n. (TRIN 15125). Global range: Widespread in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Sarcoglottis metallica (Rolfe) Schltr., Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 37, Ab. 2: 417 (1920) Syn: Sarcoglottis acaulis (Sm.) Schltr. ; Sarcoglottis neglecta Christenson ; Spiranthes acaulis (Sm.) Cogn. Habit : Herb. Habitat: Grassy roadside banks and open wooded places, usually in forest areas. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: E Coast; NE Coast-Main Ridge F.R.; Scarborough-Plymouth; TRINIDAD: Arena-Cumuto; Arima Valley; Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N; Aripo Heights; Biche-Poole; Catshill-Basse Terre; Central Range; Gasparee; Grande Riviere-Matelot ; Guanapo-Chaguaramal; Longdenville-Talparo; Manzanilla-Fishing Pond; Maracas-Tucuche; Monos; Mt.St.Benedict-Caura; NW Peninsular Corner; Nariva; North Central Coast; P.O.S.-Santa Cruz; Point Radix; Princes Town; Rampanalgas-Toco; Rio Claro-Mayaro; SW Erin-Guapo; SW Icacos-Cedros; Southern Watershed; Tabaquite-Brickfield; Trinity Hills; Tucker-Mt.Catherine. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 2: 25% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 32% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 50% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 42% RBS samples); Dry lowland forest (Vegnum 6: 30% RBS samples); Savanna/plantation (Vegnum 9: 29% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Indian Walk, Broadway s.n. (AMES 11709); Adelphi, Broadway 3408 (BM); The Widow, Broadway s.n. (BM); Caledonia, Broadway s.n. (AMES 25562, GH); Signal Hill Road, Broadway 4203 (GH); Mason Hall, Broadway s.n. (AMES 48292, BM, GH, K, TRIN 4857); Easterfield Road, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 11527), Cheesman 285 (TRIN 35098), Howard 10475 (AMES 66729); Mt. St. George-Castara Road, Cheesman 270 (TRIN 13507); Hope Estate, Adams 14355 (TRIN 21897); Roxborough-Bloody Bay Road, Baksh 322 (TRIN 30447). TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM, K); Chacachacare, Britton et al. 2771 (K), Laurent s.n. (TRIN 34398); Pointe Gourde, Philcox 8086 (K); Gasparee Island, Britton & Coker 553 (GH 1729); Diego Martin, Aitken s.n. (TRVL-32F); St. Anns, sine coll. (TRIN 404); Five Islands, Downs & Aitken 109 (AMES Alc. Coll. 3223); Maraval, Broadway 4122 (AMES 16549, K); St. Clair, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10066), Broadway s.n. (AMES 10720), Broadway s.n. (AMES 11681); Tucuche, Baker s.n. (TRIN 14815), Philcox & Andrews 7713 (K), Farrell s.n. (TRIN 30448), Baksh 1036 (TRIN 28849); Tunapuna, Farmer s.n. (TRIN 10561); Paria Road, Herklots s.n. (TRIN 15358), Kalloo B1281 (TRIN 29294); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 9879); Tumpuna Reserve, Ayliffe s.n. (TRIN 15124); Manzanilla, Rogers s.n. (TRIN 8767); Arena, Broadway 6599 (BM); Southern Watershed Reserve, Rogers s.n. (TRIN 10124). Global range: Widespread in Central and South America and the southern Caribbean.

Sarcoglottis neuroptera (Rchb.f. & Warm.) Schltr., Bot. Centralbl., Beih. 37: 418 (1920) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Open savanna in fine white sand. IUCN: NE. Star: BU. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Aripo Savanna, Richardson 962 (K, TRIN 16389), Adams 11313 (TRIN), Philcox 7961 (K), Kenny s.n. (BM). Global range: Guyana, Brazil.

Scaphyglottis fusiformis (Griseb.) R.E.Schult., Bot. Mus. Leafl. 17: 205 (1956) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Wet forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Guanapo-Chaguaramal; Matura-Salybia. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 3% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); Maracas, Crueger s.n. (TRIN 1838); Brasso Seco, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 29341); Arima-Blanchiseese Road, Kalloo B1728 (TRIN 31250); Agua Santa, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10708); Cumaca, Downs & Aitken 31 (AMES 67313, AMES 67314); Cumaca Valley, McMillan s.n. (TRIN 34399); Oropuche, Alexander s.n. (AMES 66993a, TRIN 6076); Melajo Forest Reserve, Johnson 195 (TRIN 31005); Caparo, Broadway 2317 (AMES 10677, 10678). Global range: Central America, Venezuela, Guianas.

Scaphyglottis modesta (Rchb.f.) Schlecht., Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 23: 46 (1926) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Lot 42, Broadway s.n. (BM). TRINIDAD: Without locality, Hombersley s.n. (TRIN 35097); Saut d’Eau, Broadway 7445 (AMES 68587); Morne Bleu, Johnson 1145 (TRIN 33200); Arima Blanchisseuse Road, Johnson 143 (TRIN 30695); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 9888); Cumaca Road, Simmonds 318 (TRIN 14240); Cumaca,

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Scaphyglottis prolifera Cogn., Fl. Bras. 3: 15 (1898) Syn: Scaphyglottis cuneata Schltr. Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arena-Cumuto; Arima Valley; Central Range; Grande Riviere-Matelot ; Matura-Salybia; SW Erin-Guapo; Trinity Hills. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 2: 25% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 3% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 8% RBS samples); Savanna/plantation (Vegnum 9: 14% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: St. Anns, Broadway 5067 (BM); Las Lapas Trace, Adams 14591 (TRIN 30684); Toco Road, Britton et al. 1793 (NY). Global range: Widespread through Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Scaphyglottis sickii Pabst, Orquídea (Niteroi) 18: 7 (1956) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Menna, Broadway 4792 (BM, GH); near Easterfield, Clement & Ryves 708 (BM). TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); Maraval, Broadway s.n. (BM); Maracas, Broadway 1644 (BM), Broadway 5907 (BM); Arena Government Forests, Broadway 5084 (AMES 39724, BM). Global range: Lesser Antilles, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru.

Schomburgkia brysiana Lemaire var. minor (Hook.f) H.G. Jones, Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 69: 58 (1966) Syn: Schomburgkia thomsoniana Rchb.f. Exotic.

Schomburgkia gloriosa Rchb.f. , Hamburg. Gartenz. 16: 178 (1860) Exotic.

Schomburgkia rechingerana H.G.Jones, Webbia 22: 227 (1967) Exotic.

Schomburgkia undulata Lindl., Bot. Regist. 30: Misc. 13 (No. 21) (1844) Exotic.

Selenipedium palmifolium (Lindl.) Rchb.f. , Bonplandia 2: 116 (1854) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Low-lying forest margins and marsh forest in undergrowth. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Sangre Grande-Valencia-Orop. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Valencia, Crueger s.n. (AMES 67803A, AMES 67172, TRIN 1819); Valencia Road, Broadway 7168 (BM); Long Stretch, Adams 14008, (TRIN 22521), Philcox et al. 8055 (K, TRIN 30442); Long Stretch to Small Savanna, Baksh 570 (TRIN 30443), Johnson 792 (TRIN 32649); Valencia, Kalloo B1339 (TRIN 29989); Port of Spain, McMillan s.n. (TRIN 34450); Tamana Road, Williams & Freeman s.n. (AMES 67803, K, TRIN 10835). Global range: Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil.

Spathoglottis plicata Blume, Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. 401, t. 76 (1825) Exotic.

Stanhopea grandiflora (Lodd.) Lindl., Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. 158 (1832) Common Name: Lady’s Slipper. Habit: Herb. Habitat: Montane forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Central Range. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 4: 1% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); Tamana, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 7899); Brickfield, Downs & Aitken 69 (AMES 67913, AMES 68427). Global range: Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil.

Stelis cucullata Ames, Schedul. Orchid. 6: 52 (1923) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Philcox & Phillips 8331 (TRIN 30753). Global range: Central America, Colombia.

Stelis muscifera Lindl., Fol. Orchid. 8: 2 (1859) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Montane forest. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Morne Bleu, Adams 14818 (TRIN 30751); Lalaja Road, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 30752); Chaguaramal, Chaboo s.n. (TRIN 30874); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (AMES 22671, AMES 68170, GH, NY, TRIN 9886); Mt. Aripo, Simmonds 230 (TRIN 14023), Simmonds 410 (AMES 67804, TRIN 14444), Downs & Aitken 34 (AMES 67843); Cerro del Aripo, Chaboo s.n. (TRIN 30837), Chaboo s.n. (TRIN 31179). Global range: Venezuela, Guyana, Peru, Bolivia.

Stelis ophioglossoides (Jacq.) Jacq., Schrader, J. Bot. 2: 239 (1799) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Common, particularly on cacao. IUCN: NE. Star: GD. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arena-Cumuto; Brasso Seco;

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Cumaca; Grande Riviere-Matelot. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 1: 13% RBS samples; Vegnum 2: 25% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 6% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Menna, Broadway 4537 (BM, GH, NY). TRINIDAD: Without locality, [Crueger s.n.] (TRIN 169), Crueger s.n. (TRIN 1517), Finlay s.n. (TRIN 1967); St. Clair, Broadway s.n. (AMES 7453); Maracas Bay, Williams et al. s.n. (TRIN 11248); Ortinola trail, Simmonds 366 (AMES 68170, TRIN 14339); Agua Santa, Broadway (AMES 10638, 11698); Morne Bleu, Baksh 410 (NY, TRIN 30750); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 9885); Aripo Valley, Baker s.n. (TRIN 14355); Hollis Reservoir, Comeau 1287 (TRIN 31576); Cumaca, Downs & Aitken 10 (AMES 67847); Cumaca Caves, Chaboo s.n. (TRIN 31048); Cunapo Southern Road, Johnson 210 (TRIN 31020); Turure River District, Williams s.n. (AMES 67806, TRIN 8779); Manzanilla, Rogers s.n. (AMES 67805, TRIN 8789), Broadway s.n. (AMES 39723), Broadway s.n. (AMES 22020); Aripo Savanna, Britton et al. 290 (NY); Cunupia, Alexander s.n. (AMES 7453); Caparo, Broadway 2318 (AMES 10639); Matchepoorie, Britton & Britton 2226 (AMES 21464, NY). Global range: Greater Antilles.

Stenia pallida Lindl. , Edwards's Bot. Reg. 23: sub t. 1991 (1837) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests and plantations. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Grande Riviere-Matelot. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 4: 1% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Tucuche, Downs & Aitken 38 (AMES 67844); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 9898). Global range: Venezuela, Guyana, Ecuador, Peru.

Stictophyllorchis pygmaea (Cogn.) Carnevali & Dodson , LIndleyana 8: 101 (1993) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: NE. Star: GD. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Caparo Woods, Broadway 2251 (AMES 10644, 21048, BM, NY). Global range: Ecuador.

Trichocentrum cebolleta (Jacq.) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams, Lindleyana 16: 137 (2001) Syn: Oncidium cebolleta (Jacq.) Sw. Exotic.

Trichocentrum haematochilum (Lindl. & Paxton) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams, Lindleyana 16: 137. 2001) Syn: Oncidium haematochilum Lindl. & Paxton Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: NE. Star: GD. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Cedros, Alexander s.n. (TRIN 5493); Siparia, Innis s.n. (TRIN 8816), Innis s.n. (TRIN 8817). Global range: Trinidad to Colombia.

Trichocentrum lanceanum (Lindl.) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams, Lindleyana 16: 137 (2001) Syn: Oncidium lanceanum Lindl. Common Name : Cedros Bee, Mule Ear. Habit: Epiphyte Habitat: Tall forest trees, rare in dry areas and with mud volcanoes. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Guppy s.n. (TRIN 818), Broadway s.n. (BM); St. Clair, Broadway s.n. (AMES 10737); Esperanza Estate, Connel s.n. (AMES 67924, TRIN 8219); Cap-de-Ville, Broadway s.n. (BM); Cedros, Alexander s.n. (TRIN 4103), Broadway s.n. (BM), Downs & Aitken 68 (AMES 67912). Global range: Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Peru.

Trichosalpinx ciliaris (Lindl.) Luer, Phytologia 54: 395 (1983) Syn: Pleurothallis ciliaris (Lindl.) L.O.Williams Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Moist forest. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Grande Riviere-Matelot. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 2: 13% RBS samples). Global range: Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Guianas, Peru.

Trichosalpinx dura (Lindl.) Luer, Phytologia 54: 395 (1983) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: NE. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Crueger 45 (TRIN 1824); Tucuche, Adams 14071 (TRIN 22443); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Kalloo B1729 (TRIN 31252); Morne Bleu, Baksh 386 (TRIN 30453); Aripo Heights, Broadway s.n. (AMES 67822, NY, TRIN 9907). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru.

Trichosalpinx orbicularis (Lindl.) Luer, Phytologia 54: 396 (1983) Syn: Pleurothallis orbicularis (Lindl.) Lindl. Habit : Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: NE. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM); Tucuche, Comeau 1077 (TRIN 29771); Arima, [Crueger s.n.] (TRIN 893); Las Lapas Road, Broadway s.n. (BM); Turure River District, Williams s.n. (TRIN 8778); Mora Forest, Broadway s.n. (AMES 30414); Matura, Downs & Aitken 63 (AMES 67810). Global range: Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Ecuador, Peru.

Triphora amazonica Schltr., Bot. Centralbl. 42, Beih.: 75 (1925) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Bamboo plantation.

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IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: St. Joseph, Baker s.n. (AMES). Global range: Greater Antilles, United States (Florida), Guianas, Brazil.

Triphora surinamensis (Lindl. ex Benth.) Britton & P.Wilson, Sci. Surv. Porto Rico & Virgin Islands 5: 184 (1924) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Open savanna. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Brasso Seco. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 1: 13% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Maraval, Crueger s.n. (TRIN 414); St. Joseph, Baker s.n. (TRIN 14437); Lopinot Road, Buckmire et al. s.n. (TRIN 31105); O’Meara Savanna, Crueger s.n. (TRIN 1625); Las Lapas Trace, Adams 11324 (TRIN); Morne Bleu, Johnson 1151, (TRIN 33223); Guanapo Heights Road, Adams 13528 in 1973—TRIN); Aripo Savanna, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 28880); Mora Forest, Broadway s.n. (AMES 30415). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil.

Trizeuxis falcata Lindl., Coll. Bot. t. 2 (1823) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests and plantations. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Catshill-Basse Terre; Trinity Hills. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 1% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Bradford s.n. (BM), Hombersley s.n. (TRIN 35100); Beausejour Road to Blue Basin, Diego Martin, McLean s.n. (TRIN 7752); Beausejour Road to Blue Basin, McLean s.n. (TRIN 7752); Maraval, Broadway s.n. (BM, TRIN 9767), Broadway s.n. (BM, TRIN 9708), Broadway 4100 (AMES 16546), Broadway s.n. (BM); St. Anns, Broadway s.n. (AMES 7599), Broadway s.n. (AMES 7597), Broadway s.n. (BM); St. Augustine, Simmonds 341 (AMES 68177, TRIN 14298); Cleaver Wood Recreation Park, Johnson & Kalloo s.n. (TRIN 30747); Agua Santa, Broadway s.n. (AMES 11688); Dabadie, Broadway s.n. (AMES 22043); Cunapo Junction Road, Johnson s.n. (TRIN 30748); Arena Forest Station, Ayliffe s.n. (TRIN 15025); Caparo, Downs & Aitken 110 (TRIN); Guaico-Tamana Road, Baker & Simmonds s.n. (TRIN 15011); Four Roads to Mundo Nuevo, Adams 13374 (TRIN 20961); Biche, Downs & Aitken 23 (AMES 67320); Lagon Bouffe, Baksh 953 (TRIN 28497); Siparia, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 7898); Cedros Road, Philcox & Phillips 8335 (TRIN 30749). Global range: Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Vanda coerulea Griff. ex Lindl., Bot. Regist. 33: t. 30(1847) Exotic.

Vanda hookeriana Rchb.f. , Bonplandia (Corrientes) 4: 324 (1856) Exotic.

Vanda suavis Lindl., Gard. Chron. 1848: 351 (1848) Exotic.

Vanda tricolor Lindl., Bot. Regist. 33: sub t. 59 (1847) Exotic.

Vanilla bicolor Lindl., Bot. Regist. 24: 37 (No. 58) (1838) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Melajo Forest, Downs & Aitken 56 (AMES 67793); Matura Forest Reserve, Philcox 7758 (K). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Venezuela, Guianas, Ecuador.

Vanilla hartii Rolfe, Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1899: 133 (1899) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: E Coast; TRINIDAD: Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N; Brasso Seco; Cumaca; Grande Riviere-Matelot ; Matura-Salybia; Nariva; Sangre Grande-Valencia-Orop.; Tucker-Mt.Catherine. RBS Vegetation Classes: (Sub-)Montane forest (Vegnum 2: 13% RBS samples); Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 16% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Widow Woods, Broadway s.n. (GH). TRINIDAD: Arima, Dannouse s.n. (TRIN 6355, AMES 67784); Agua Santa, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8762); Cunupia, [Hart s.n.] (TRIN 6356); Sangre Grande , Britton 2841 (GH); Melajo Forest, Downs & Aitken s.n. (AMES 3220). Global range: Lesser Antilles, Central America.

Vanilla mexicana Mill., Gard. Dict. ed. 8, Vanilla no.1 (1768) Syn: Vanilla inodora Schiede Common name: Vanilla . Habit: Herb. Habitat: Secondary forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arena-Cumuto; Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N; Aripo Heights; Brasso Seco; Matura-Salybia; Rampanalgas-Toco; SW Erin-Guapo; Tucker-Mt.Catherine. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 14% RBS samples); Savanna/plantation (Vegnum 9: 14% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Aranguez Farm, Hart s.n. (TRIN 8801); Aripo Savanna, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 28782), Kenny s.n. (TRIN 29448); Sangre Grande , Britton & Nowell 2847 (AMES 68188, NY, TRIN 11478), Britton & Britton 2945 (GH); Long Stretch, Williams et al. s.n. (AMES 68184, TRIN 11332), Baker s.n. (TRIN 14732); Mora Forest, Freeman s.n. (AMES 68185, TRIN

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35101), Kalloo B1092 (TRIN 22755); Melajo Forest Reserve, Johnson 447 (TRIN 31937), Toco Road, Johnson 912, (TRIN 32781); Mt. Harris, Simmonds 334 (AMES 68186, TRIN 14283); Matura, Downs & Aitken s.n. (AMES 3203), Aitken s.n. (TRIN 97); Cap de Ville, Hood s.n. (TRIN 12537, TRIN 12538). Global range: Greater Antilles, Virgin Islands, Lesser Antilles, United States (Florida), Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Guianas, Ecuador, Peru.

Vanilla phaeantha Rchb.f. , Flora 48: 274 (1865) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Montane forests. IUCN: NE. Star: GD. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N; Catshill-Basse Terre; Gasparee; Matura-Salybia; NW Peninsular Corner; Southern Watershed; Trinity Hills. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 3% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 3% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 6% RBS samples); Dry lowland forest (Vegnum 6: 10% RBS samples); Savanna/plantation (Vegnum 9: 14% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Menna, Broadway 4565 (GH). TRINIDAD: Gasparee, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 9251), Britton & Coker 555 (GH); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 29085); Aripo Heights, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 29489); Aripo Savanna, Baker s.n. (TRIN 14733); Long Stretch, Rorer s.n. (AMES 68179, TRIN 7078); between Valencia and Guaico, Rorer s.n. (AMES 67782, TRIN 8761); Charuma Forest, Downs & Aitken 58 (AMES 67795); Cedros, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8763), Broadway s.n. (TRIN 8764). Global range: Bahamas, Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Florida.

Vanilla planifolia Andrews, Bot. Repos. 8: t.538 (1808) Exotic.

Vanilla pompona Schiede, Linnaea 4: 573 (1829) Syn: Vanilla odorata C.Presl Exotic.

Wullschlaegelia calcarata Benth., J. Linn. Soc. Bot. 18: 342 (1881) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Leaf-litter on forest floor. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arima-Blanchisseuse Rd N. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Maracas, Crueger s.n. (TRIN 1833); Las Cuevas, Downs & Aitken s.n. (AMES 3222); Santa Cruz, Broadway 2248 (AMES 10724, AMES 10725, AMES 10726, BM); Arima, [Crueger s.n.] (TRIN 896), Finlay s.n. (TRIN 1968), Dannouse s.n. (AMES 66991, TRIN 35105); Las Lapas Trace, Adams 11325 (TRIN); Morne Bleu, Johnson 1170, (TRIN 33232); Aripo, Alexander s.n. (AMES 67047, TRIN 35106); Aripo Savanna, Rajaram s.n. (TRIN 29939); Mora Forest, Freeman s.n. (TRIN 35104); Melajo Forest Reserve, Adams 14037 (TRIN 22485); Mt. Harris, Broadway 7550 (BM); Trinity Hills, Baksh 1042 (TRIN 30999). Global range: Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru.

Xylobium colleyi (Bateman ex Lindl.) Rolfe, Gard. Chron. ser. 3, 7: 288 (1890) Common Name: Goat’s Mouth, Goat’s Mouth Orchid. Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Lalaja Trace/Paria, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 30746); Guanapo Heights, Kenny s.n. (TRIN 19002); Valencia Forest, Herklots s.n. (AMES 69019, TRIN 15449). Global range: Central America, Guyana, Ecuador, Peru.

Xylobium palmifolium (Sw.) Benth. ex Fawc., Fl. Pl. Jam. 39 (1893) Habit: Epiphyte. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: NE. Star: GD. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Saut d’Eau, Broadway 7435 (AMES 36526). Global range: Greater Antilles, Guyana.

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Alectra aspera (Cham. & Schltdl.) L.O.Williams, Fieldiana Bot. 34: 118 (1972) Syn: Alectra brasiliensis Benth. ; Alectra fluminensis (Vell.) Stearn ; Alectra melampyroides (Rich.) Kuntze ; Melasma melampyroides (Rich.) Pennell ; Pedicularis melampyroides Rich. ; Scrophularia fluminensis Vell. Common name: Cane Killer, Mata Cana, Mundungo. Habit : Herb. Habitat: In grassy places. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Princes Town. RBS Vegetation Classes: Swamp/marsh (Vegnum 11: 8% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Tucuche, sine coll. (TRIN 13224); Morne Bleu, s ine coll. (TRIN 12456); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, sine coll. (TRIN 10104); Lalaja Road, Adams 14384 (TRIN); Cumuto, sine coll. (TRIN 11714); Chaguanas, sine coll. (TRIN 4177). Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Central America, Venezuela, French Guiana, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay.

Anisantherina hispidula (Mart.) Pennell, Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 16: 106 (1920) Syn: Agalinis hispidula (Mart.) D’Arcy ; Gerardia hispidula Mart. Habit : Herb. Habitat: Savannas. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Piarco Savanna, Broadway s.n. (TRIN 4985), Broadway 9081 (BM). Global range: Greater Antilles,

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Buchnera longifolia Kunth , Nov. Gen. & Sp. 2: 340 (1818) Syn: Buchnera elongata Sw. ; Buchnera floridana Gand. Habit : Herb. Habitat: Savannas. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Valencia, sine coll. (TRIN 14877); Long Stretch, Simmonds s.n. (K, TRIN 15727); Erin Savanna, Baker s.n. (K, TRIN 14582). Global range: Greater Antilles, United States (Florida), Central America, Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina.

Buchnera palustris (Aubl.) Spreng., Syst. Veg. 2: 805 (1825) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Grassy hillsides. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Piarco, Crueger s.n. (K); St. Joseph Savanna, Britton et al. 986 (K, NY, TRIN 9317), Philcox 8109 (K). Global range: Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Bolivia.

Buchnera rosea Kunth, Bonpland & Kunth , Nov. Gen. & Sp. 2: 342 (1818) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Savannas. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Erin Savanna, Richardson 712 (K, TRIN 16058), Philcox & Ramcharan 8154 (K). Global range: Central America Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay.