Restrepia
Restrepia is a genus of
plants in the
Orchid family closely related to
Pleurothallis and concists of nearly 50
species primarily in the
Andes with some into
Central America. Named in honor of Don
Jose Restrepo, they tend to be more showy than most other Pleurothallids. They have fused lateral sepals which may be white, yellow, rose, purple, orange or tan with red, brown or purple overlay frequently with contrasting spots or stripes. They are generally of tufted habit with leathery leaves and white sheathed stems.
The representative species is R. antennifera. Below are a few examples of the genus.