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Lepanthes is a large genus of orchids with about 700 species. The genus is abbreviated in horticultural trade as Lths.
Distribution[]
This genus is distributed in the Antilles island and from Mexico through Bolivia with several species in Brazil.
Description[]
Plants usually have a small flower on a single leaf. Flowers are usually successive and have a specific lip.
Culture[]
Keep plants in a moist mix of fine bark or sphagnum moss. Do not let mix dry. Plants should watered regularly. Plants require cool to warm temperatures, depending on the species and shade.
Naming[]
The name is derived from the Greek word for "scaled-flower". It is also commonly known as the Babyboot Orchid
Synonyms[]
- Brachycladium (Luer) Luer, 2005.