Kingdom Plantae Family Orchidaceae Genus Lepanthes | Order Asparagales Tribe Epidendreae Rank Species | |
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 Tapantà National Park. 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.
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