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Restrepia cuprea

 
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Restrepia cuprea - The Copper-Colored Restrepia
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Common name: The Copper-Colored Restrepia
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution: Colombia (Antioquia)
Habitat: Cloud forests; 5250-5580ft (1600-1700m)
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): January to February; October
Bloom characteristics: Erect inflorescence is 1.6-2" (4-5 cm) long with a single copper colored flower. Flower is .8" (2 cm) across.
Description: This miniature to small sized orchid has uniquely colored flowers.
Comments: Restrepia cuprea
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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