R elegans is characterized by the small to medium sized habit with small to medium sized flowers. The synsepal is yellowish to whitish and diffusely spotted with brown or purple, sometimes …

Restrepia elegans, commonly called the elegant restrepia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. [1] [2] It is native to Colombia and northwestern Venezuela.

The Restrepia orchid genus is a close relative of Pleurothallis. The lateral sepals are fused into a large synsepal, with a small labellum on top of it. The lateral petals often resemble antennae, …

Dedicated to José E. Restrepo, an early student of natural history in Colombia. A genus of 48 species ranging from Mexico to Bolivia. See basic growing conditions and care information …

Jewel orchids are typically grown for their decorative leaves, which can add a touch of elegance and beauty to any indoor space. They are relatively easy to care for and can thrive in low-light …

Restrepia antennifera grows in Colombia and Venezuela at altitudes ranging from 2100 to 3600 m, while R. trichoglossa (syn. R. elegans ) has been found on mossy tree trunks near Tovar ( …

Restrepia elegans is an orchid species identified by H.Karst. in 1847. Restrepia (Rstp.) H.Karst. ORIGIN: Found from Venezuela, Colombia and Peru as a miniature sized, variable in size and …

Known as the "Elegant Restrepia", our plant was originally awarded as Restrepia antennifera 'Edward' AM/AOS!. The flowers are indeed elegant, and upon close inspection they are …

Restrepia elegans exhibiting yellow flowers diffusely spotted in burgundy red. This species is found from Venezuela, Colombia and Peru in wet montane forests at altitudes around 700 to …

Similar to Restrepia elegans but differs most in the conspicuous, dark purple stripes of the synsepal that break up into dots towards the apex and the proportionally small, .2 to .24" [5 to …