Papillaria


Papillaria is the largest genus in the family Meteoriaceae, with c. 70 species

Description

Commonly found in canopies, on tree branches and trunks, in tropical subtropical and temperate forest.

Etymology

Papilla in Latin can mean nipple, teat or bud. Named for the nipple-like structures on the surface of the leaf cells.

Taxonomy

Papillaria contains the following species: