Restrepia howei
| Restrepia howei | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Restrepia |
| Species: | R. howei |
| Binomial name | |
| Restrepia howei | |
Restrepia howei is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphyte native to the wet tropical biome of Ecuador.[2]
The species was described in 2005, and is listed in Appendix II of CITES.
Taxonomy
[edit]Restrepia howei was described by Carlyle A. Luer in 2005. The description was published in Monographs in Systematic Botany.[3]
The type specimen was collected in Ecuador, in 2004, and cultivated in Berkshire, England.[3]
Conservation
[edit]Restrepia howei is listed in Appendix II of CITES. There are no quotas or suspensions in place for the species.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Restrepia howei". SpeciesPlus.net. CITES. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "Restrepia howei Luer". powo.science.kew.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Restrepia howei Luer". ipni.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
External links
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Data related to Restrepia howei at Wikispecies
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