Lepanthes matisii

Also known as: Matis' Lepanthes in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Matis' Lepanthes is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Francisco Xavier Matís Mahecha, artist of Real Expedición Botánica del Nuevo Reino de Granada, 1783-1816, who first illustrated this species.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Climate

Grows at high elevations.