Phragmipedium fischeri Braem & H. Mohr 1996 SECTION Micropetalum Photo by © P. A. Mahon

Flower Closeup Photo courtesy Joseph Dougerty

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Common Name Fischer's Phragmipedium [American Orchid Enthusiast current]

Flower Size 2" [5 cm]

Found in Ecuador at elevations of 1000 to 1500 meters as a small sized, cool to warm growing, terrestrial orchid.

References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; AOS Bulletin Vol 66 No 12 1997 photo; Native Ecuadorian Orchids Vol 4 Dodson 2003 photo fide;

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