Lepanthes urotepala

Also known as: The Tail Like Petal Lepanthes in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

The Tail Like Petal Lepanthes is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. The name refers to the long-acuminate upper lobe of the petal.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single thick erect, elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Winter

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Winter

Climate

Grows at high elevations.