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Restrepia brachypus, short-column foot restrepia

Restrepia striata

Restrepia striata is a miniature, cool-to-warm growing epiphytic orchid originating from the Andean regions of South America. It is native to a wide range spanning from Venezuela till Peru, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Habitat: Wet, high-altitude montane forests, often found growing on trees near rivers and streams. Altitude: Found at elevations ranging from 1,180 to 3,200 meters. Synonymy: Restrepia striata is often considered a synonym of Restrepia brachypus. Characteristics: It is a compact, mat-forming plant known for its yellow flowers with red-orange stripes. Note: While some sources describe it as cool-growing, others suggest it can tolerate intermediate to warm conditions, particularly in cultivation.

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Growing profile

At a glance

Plant type
orchid
Size
small 8–15cm
Humidity
70%–90%

Native context

Where it belongs

Countries
Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela
Ecosystems
Cloud forest, Wet forest
Elevation
Montane (1,000–2,000 m), Subalpine (2,000–3,000 m)
Flowering
Unknown

About this plant

Restrepia striata is a miniature, cool-to-warm growing epiphytic orchid originating from the Andean regions of South America. It is native to a wide range spanning from Venezuela till Peru, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Habitat: Wet, high-altitude montane forests, often found growing on trees near rivers and streams. Altitude: Found at elevations ranging from 1,180 to 3,200 meters. Synonymy: Restrepia striata is often considered a synonym of Restrepia brachypus. Characteristics: It is a compact, mat-forming plant known for its yellow flowers with red-orange stripes. Note: While some sources describe it as cool-growing, others suggest it can tolerate intermediate to warm conditions, particularly in cultivation.

Stable BJURNY record: tx_6c34307d68b547dea35a