Restrepia tenebricosa
| Restrepia tenebricosa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Restrepia |
| Species: | R. tenebricosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Restrepia tenebricosa Vierling | |
Restrepia tenebricosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphyte, and is likely to be native to South America. The species was described in 2022.
Taxonomy
The species was described by Gerhard Vierling in 2022.[1] The origin of the holotype is unknown.[2]
Distribution
Restrepia tenebricosa is likely to be native to the wet tropical biome of western South America.[3]
Description
Restrepia tenebricosa is an epiphyte.[3] The leaves are elliptical to oval-shaped. The synsepal is dark in colour. The lip is oblong in shape, and has yellow tubercules.[2]
References
- ↑ "Restrepia tenebricosa Vierling". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens.
- 1 2 Vierling, Gerhard (2022). "Restrepia fistulosa, Restrepia tenebricosa und Scaphosepalum duplex" (PDF). Orchideen (in German) (4): 153. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
- 1 2 "Restrepia tenebricosa". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
External links
Data related to Restrepia tenebricosa at Wikispecies