Name: Restrepia trichoglossa, F. Lehm. ex Sander 1901
Synonyms:
Pleurothallis amesiana, L.O.Williams 1940
Pleurothallis filamentosa, (Ames & C. Schweinf.) L.O. Williams 1940
Pleurothallis subserrata, (Schltr.) L.O. Williams 1940
Restrepia angustilabia, Schltr. 1923
Restrepia angustilabia subsp. subserrata, (Schltr.) H. Mohr 1996
Restrepia antennifera subsp. leontoglossa, (Schltr.) H. Mohr 1996
Restrepia brachypus subsp. serrilabia, (Schltr.) H. Mohr 1996
Restrepia filamentosa, Ames & C. Schweinf. 1925
Restrepia lankesteri, Ames & C.Schweinf. 1930
Restrepia leontoglossa, Schltr. 1920
Restrepia serrilabia, Schltr. 1920
Restrepia subserrata, Schltr. 1923
Restrepia trichoglottis, hort. ex Gentil 1906 (1907)
Etymology:
trichoglossa: trichos = hairy, glossa = tongue
Origin: Panama, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador
Habitat:
epiphytic in moist, cool cloud forests at elevations of 300 to 3,200 meters
Notes:
Restrepia trichoglossa is a very adaptable Restrepia that grows in both cool and intermediate conditions. It also tolerates short dry periods well. Up to 8 flowers can emerge from each pseudobulb, making this species a very rewarding miniature orchid.