Lepanthes arbuscula Luer & R.Escobar 1993 Photo by Jay Pfahl ©

Full ShadeCold Spring

Common Name The Diminutive Lepanthes

Flower Size 1/8" [.4 cm]

Found in southern Colombia in the department of Cauca near el Vulcan de Purace at elevations of 2900 to 3200 meters as a miniature sized, cold growing epiphyte where it blooms in the spring. The photo was taken within the national park of Purace 6/07.

Synonyms

References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; Native Colombian Orchids Vol 5 COS 1994 photo fide

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