Restrepia nicolasii
| Restrepia nicolasii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Restrepia |
| Species: | R. nicolasii |
| Binomial name | |
| Restrepia nicolasii Archila, Szlach. & Chiron | |
Restrepia nicolasii is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphyte.[2]
The species is native to Guatemala. It was described in 2017, and is listed in Appendix II of CITES.
Distribution
Restrepia nicolasii is native to the wet tropical biome of Guatemala.[2]
Taxonomy
Restrepia nicolasii was described by Fredy Archila, Dariusz Szlachetko, and Guy Robert Chiron in 2017. The type specimen was collected in 2016, in Cobán, Guatemala, at an elevation of 800 metres (2,600 ft).[2]
Conservation
Restrepia nicolasii is listed in Appendix II of CITES. There are no quotas or suspensions in place for the species.[1]
Etymology
Restrepia nicolasii is named after Nicolás Llarena Hernández.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Restrepia nicolasii". SpeciesPlus.net. CITES. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Restrepia nicolasii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
External links
Data related to Restrepia nicolasii at Wikispecies