Restrepia guttulata
species of plant
Restrepia guttulata, commonly called the small-spotted restrepia, is a species of orchid occurring from Venezuela to Ecuador.
Introduction
Restrepia guttulata, commonly known as the small spotted restripia, is an epiphytic orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the South American Andes and Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain ranges in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. It belongs to one of the largest subtribes in the orchid family, the Pleurothallidinae. As the common name suggests, the flowers of this orchid are ornamented with spots or specks. Flowers are multicoloured, ranging from white, pink, purple, yellow, orange, burgundy, and brown. There is circumstantial evidence to support that flies act as pollinators to Restrepia guttulata. Conservation of this orchid is crucial, as it is considered endangered or vulnerable in most of its range. It is thought to have been extirpated entirely from Venezuela, now being considered extinct in the wild there. This is due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
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