Restrepia ephippium  Luer & Hirtz

From the Greek ephippion, "a saddle" referring to the synsepal with reflexed sides.

Subgenus:  Restrepia

Section:  Restrepia

Plant ID:  02360

Clonal Name: 'Free Spirit' 

Award:  CBR/AOS given on 2-14-2004 at the Great Lakes Judging Center

Additional Information:  Found in wet forests south of Lita in Ecuador at about 5,900 feet (1,800 m).

Synonyms:

none

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