Name: Lepanthes regularis Luer

Etymology: The genus name Lepanthes is derived from the Greek lepis ("scale") and anthos ("flower"). The epithet regularis means "regular" or "typical" and refers to the typical expression of the genus characteristics.

First description: The species was described in 1987 by Carlyle A. Luer.

Origin / Habitat: Costa Rica and Panama, at about 1770 m in moist mountain and cloud forests. It grows epiphytically.

Description & Notes: Miniature orchid with a very slender shoot and a single upright, leathery leaf. The small flowers appear one after another on a fine inflorescence directly above the leaf. The flowers are about 5 mm in size. With us, it grows in bright to shaded conditions, with high humidity, good air circulation, and consistent moisture. We keep it at about 13–22 °C.