Lepanthes aprina

Also known as: The Wild Boar Lepanthes in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Wild Boar Lepanthes is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. The name refers to the tusk like tails of the sepals.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect rigid leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Climate

Grows at high elevations.