Name: Dracula chiroptera Luer & Malo f. xanthina

Etymology: Dracula means "little dragon." The specific epithet chiroptera refers to bats and the unusual appearance of the flowers; "xanthina" denotes the yellowish color form.

First description: 1978 by Carlyle A. Luer and M. Malo.

Origin/Distribution: Colombia and Ecuador.

Location/Habitat: Epiphytic on wet, mossy trees in shaded Andean cloud forests, at an altitude of approximately 1,600–2,000 m. Suitable conditions include approximately 10–21 °C, high humidity, and good air circulation.

Description and notes: This yellowish form possesses the large, variable flowers and long sepal tails of the species, but with significantly reduced dark pigmentation. The lateral to pendulous flower spikes can bear several flowers in succession. An open basket with a fine, airy, and always slightly moist substrate is ideal.