Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
296291

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Karst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Allg. Gartenzeitung 15: 202 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295623

Common Names

  • Restrepia elegans
  • Elegant Restrepia
  • Elegant Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Restrepia antennifera erythroxantha (Rchb.f.) H.Mohr [unknown]
  • Restrepia erythroxantha Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Restrepia leopardina Rolfe [unknown]

Description

Restrepia elegans (also called Restrepia elegans, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It has a short stem and two to four oblong-lanceolate leaves. It grows in wet montane forests and in wet grasslands at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Restrepia elegans is a popular ornamental plant used in terrariums and vivariums. It is also known for its ability to help reduce stress and anxiety and improve air quality.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Restrepia elegans is yellow-green with a red-brown lip. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restrepia elegans is a species of orchid native to Colombia. It is an epiphytic orchid, growing to a height of about 30 cm (12 in). It has long, thin leaves and small yellow flowers. It is best grown in a shady position in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Restrepia elegans

Restrepia elegans is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-2500 m.

Restrepia elegans FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Restrepia elegans?

Restrepia elegans is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia

What is the size of Restrepia elegans?

Restrepia elegans is a small orchid with a stem that can reach up to 5 cm in height

What is the flowering season of Restrepia elegans?

Restrepia elegans flowers in the spring and summer months

Species in the Restrepia genus

Restrepia aberrans, Restrepia antennifera, Restrepia aristulifera, Restrepia aspasicensium, Restrepia brachypus, Restrepia chameleon, Restrepia chocoensis, Restrepia chrysoglossa, Restrepia citrina, Restrepia cloesii, Restrepia condorensis, Restrepia contorta, Restrepia cuprea, Restrepia cymbula, Restrepia dodsonii, Restrepia echinata, Restrepia echo, Restrepia elegans, Restrepia ephippium, Restrepia escobariana, Restrepia falkenbergii, Restrepia flosculata, Restrepia guttulata, Restrepia iris, Restrepia jesupiana, Restrepia lansbergii, Restrepia limbata, Restrepia mendozae, Restrepia metae, Restrepia mohrii, Restrepia muscifera, Restrepia nittiorhyncha, Restrepia pandurata, Restrepia pelyx, Restrepia piperitosa, Restrepia purpurea, Restrepia radulifera, Restrepia renzii, Restrepia roseola, Restrepia sanguinea, Restrepia schizosepala, Restrepia seketii, Restrepia tabeae, Restrepia teaguei, Restrepia trichoglossa, Restrepia tsubotae, Restrepia vasquezii, Restrepia wageneri, Restrepia portillae, Restrepia howei,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,