Restrepia franciscoximenezii
| Restrepia franciscoximenezii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Restrepia |
| Species: | R. franciscoximenezii |
| Binomial name | |
| Restrepia franciscoximenezii Archila & Chiron | |
Restrepia franciscoximenezii is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphyte native to Guatemala.[1]
The species was described in 2022, and named after Francisco Ximénez.
Taxonomy
The species was described in 2022, by Fredy Archila and Guy Robert Chiron. The type material was collected by Archila, in Cobán, from an elevation of 1,300 metres (4,300 ft).[2]
Distribution
Restrepia franciscoximenezii is native to the wet tropical biome of Guatemala.[1]
Etymology
The specific epithet refers to Francisco Ximénez. Ximénez authored the Historia Natural del Reino de Guatemala, which describes the orchids of Guatemala.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Restrepia franciscoximenezii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- 1 2 "Restrepia franciscoximenezii Archila & Chiron". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens.
External links
Data related to Restrepia franciscoximenezii at Wikispecies