Restrepia schizosepala

Restrepia schizosepala is a species of orchid endemic to northeastern Ecuador. It is characterized by cespitose growth, a ramicaul of 8–11 cm in length covered by 8–9 distichous sheaths, and an ovate leaf 4–5 cm long, 2.5–3 cm wide. It produces a single flower that can be distinguished from other members of Restrepia by its synsepal, which is always deeply split.[1]

Restrepia schizosepala
Flower of Restrepia schizosepala
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Restrepia
Species:
R. schizosepala
Binomial name
Restrepia schizosepala

References

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  1. ^ Luer, Carlyle A (1986). Icones pleurothallidinarum. Vol. XIII. St. Louis, MO: Missouri Botanical Garden. p. 126. ISBN 0915279398.
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