schultesii

Schultesii is a botanical epithet that may refer to several different plant species, typically honoring the botanist Richard Evans Schultes. It is often used to denote a species or subspecies discovered or described by him, or a plant named in his honor by another botanist. Without further context, it is difficult to identify a specific organism. However, common examples of plants bearing the epithet "schultesii" include various species within the *Orchidaceae* family, such as certain *Cattleya* orchids or *Epidendrum* species. It can also be found in other plant families, reflecting Schultes' extensive fieldwork in ethnobotany and plant exploration, particularly in the Amazon basin. The precise taxonomic rank and identity of a plant designated with "schultesii" would be determined by its full scientific name, including the genus and family to which it belongs. Researchers and botanists use this epithet to acknowledge Schultes' significant contributions to the understanding and classification of plant life.