Restrepia elegans  H. Karst.

From the Latin elegans, "elegant", referring to the pretty aspects of the plant.

Subgenus:  Restrepia

Section:  Restrepia

Plant ID:  02036

Additional Information:  Occurs frequently in the costal mountains of Venezuela and through the Andes of Mérida and Táchira at altitudes of 4,600 feet (1,400 m) to 9,000 feet (2,745 m).

Synonyms:

Restrepia erythroxantha  Rchb.f.

Restrepia leopardina  hort.

Restrepia leopardina var. rosea  hort.

Restrepia antennifera ssp. erythroxantha  (Rchb.f.) Mohr

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