Restrepia escobariana

Restrepia escobariana
Flower of Restrepia escobariana, which is pale yellow with red spots
CITES Appendix II [1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Restrepia
Species:
R. escobariana
Binomial name
Restrepia escobariana

Restrepia escobariana is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphyte.[2]

Restrepia escobariana is native to the wet tropical biome of Colombia's Risaralda Department.[2]

Taxonomy

Restrepia escobariana was described by Carlyle A. Luer in 1996.[2]

The holotype was collected above a forest in Pueblo Rico, Risaralda, Colombia. A type specimen flowered in cultivation.[3]

Conservation

Restrepia escobariana is listed in Appendix II of CITES. There are no quotas or suspensions in place for the species.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Restrepia escobariana". SpeciesPlus.net. CITES. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "Restrepia escobariana Luer". powo.science.kew.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Restrepia escobariana Luer". ipni.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
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