Aa colombiana

Aa colombiana is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador.

It lives in habitats with grasses and shrubs in forests of mountains, at altitudes from 2900-4300 meters.

Description
Aa colombiana grows terrestrially in cold habitats. It has a stem with lanceolate leaves that are basal and acute. It blooms in winter, forming an inflorescence 20 cm long, and densly populated with flowers.

Synonyms

 * Altensteinia colombiana (Schltr.) Garay 1953