Lepanthes brachypogon

Also known as: The Short Bearded Lepanthes or Lepanthes bifaria in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

The Short Bearded Lepanthes is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. The name refers to the shortly ciliate, chin-like labellar body and appendix.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Winter

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Winter

Climate

Grows at high elevations.