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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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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