Lepanthes machogaffensis explained

Lepanthes machogaffensis is a species of Neotropical orchid described in 2009. It is endemic to Costa Rica and has so far only been found in Tapantí National Park.[1] It has red petals and may flower several times during the year, yet its flowers only last for three days. It is named after the MachoGaff virgin forest within the park where it was found.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Franco Pupulin, Diego Bogarín & Daniel Jiménez . 2009 . New species and records in Mesoamerican Lepanthes . . 73 . 3 . 139–140 .
  2. News: Halladas 3 nuevas especies de orquídeas miniatura en Tapantí. Alejandra. Vargas. Spanish. La Nación. 18 January 2010. 3 new species of miniature orchids found in Tapantí.

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