Lepanthes contingens

Also known as: The In Contact Lepanthes in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The In Contact Lepanthes is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. The name refers to the the process from the stigma in contact with the apical gland of the appendix.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf

Climate

Grows at high elevations.