Name: Lepanthes terpsichore Luer & Hirtz

Etymology: The genus name Lepanthes is derived from the Greek lepis ("scale") and anthos ("flower"). The epithet terpsichore honors Terpsichore, the muse of dance and choral music in Greek mythology.

First description: The species was described in 1996 by Carlyle A. Luer and Alexander Hirtz.

Origin / Habitat: Ecuador, El Oro Province, in moist montane forests at approximately 1,850–2,400 m. It grows epiphytically and prefers cool to cold conditions.

Description & growing tips: Miniature orchid with a slender shoot and a single, thick leathery leaf. The inflorescence lies on the upper surface of the leaf and bears numerous small flowers sequentially; the flowers measure approximately 5 mm. We cultivate it in shade to bright indirect light, with high humidity, good air circulation, and consistent moisture. We keep it cool to cold, at approximately 9–18 °C.