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Lepanthes sp. Costa Rica

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by spiro K., Mar 14, 2013.

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  1. Mar 14, 2013 #1
    spiro K.

    spiro K. Well-Known Member

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    Another small Lepanthes sp. from Costa Rica, and I suspect another L.mentosa.
    Anyone with any suggestions for a name ,please dont hesitate!:) IMG_3992 (966x1280).jpg
     
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  2. Mar 15, 2013 #2
    Zack

    Zack Will work for plants Supporting Member

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    Perhaps it's just the angle of the photograph, but the lip appears to be much larger and a different shape than that of Lepanthes mentosa. As well, the petals and sepals appear to be slightly different to me. I'm not sure enough to go ahead and call it L. mentosa, though I think aff. or cf. would be appropriate on a label. Maybe I'm just overly cautious.

    Regardless of the taxonomic details, it's a beautiful and enviable Lepanthes.
     
  3. Mar 15, 2013 #3
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Nice. Are you growing it bright or does this species have red leaves?
     
  4. Mar 15, 2013 #4
    spiro K.

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    I am probably growing it bright.
     
  5. Mar 15, 2013 #5
    newbud

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    Looks exactly like the one on Jay's site but that one has green leaves. Interesting info about this there:
    "Lepanthes mentosa is within a complex of species that includes Lepanthes monteverdensis, Lepanthes falx-bellica and Lepanthes cribbii."