Lepanthes nicolasii

Lepanthes nicolasii

Lepanthes nicolasii is an orchid in the family Orchidaceae.
Lepanthes_nicolasii Another beautiful Lepanthes from Cerro Montezuma - Again approx. 2,000m Cerro Montezuma,Lepanthes nicolasii,Tatama National Park

Appearance

A small, cool to cold growing epiphyte
Lepanthes_nicolasii_from_side Slight side view of this Lepanthes - The day that we were there - did not realise how lucky we were & how rare these little orchids are - a glorious place. Approx 2,000m Cerro Montezuma,Lepanthes nicolasii,Tatama National Park

Distribution

Found in Antioquia, Colombia at elevations around 2000 meters

References:

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lepanthes
http://www.orchidspecies.com/lepnicolasii.htm
Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderAsparagales
FamilyOrchidaceae
GenusLepanthes
SpeciesLepanthes nicolasii
Photographed in
Colombia