Restrepiopsis (reh-strep-ee-OP-siss) is also named for being similar to Restrepia due to the stems being enclosed in sheathes.  The flowers are more closely related to Octomeria, however, though they only have 4 pollinia and the petals are considerably smaller than the sepals.  There are about 15 species found in wet forests of Central American and the Andes.

    Restrepiopsis inaequalis

    Restrepiopsis niessenii

    Restrepiopsis pandurata

    Restrepiopsis powersii

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