Lepanthes vellicata

Also known as: The Pinched Lepanthes in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Pinched Lepanthes is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. The name refers to the appearance of the deflexed bases of the blades of the leaves.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

• Winter

Climate

Grows at low elevations.