Lepanthes genetoapophantica

not known

genetoapophantica = the genetically visible origin Lepanthes (refers to the genetic work, carried out with the aid of next generation sequencing techniques, that revealed the hidden identity of this species among its relatives)

epiphytic on mossy branches in small-growing, moist mountain forests at altitudes between 2000 and 2700 meters.

"This species is closely related to Lepanthes chameleon and Lepanthes horrida, all with similar red flowers. It was confused by us with Lepanthes maxonii however, after studying the type material we realized that it corresponds to the yellow-flowered species most closely allied to Lepanthes amicitiae. Therefore, we proposed it here as a new species. From the similar Lepanthes horrida it differs in the linear-subfalcate petals (vs. ovate, erect), the yellowish, diverging, sub-trapezoid lobes of the lip (vs. pink, parallel, ovate-elliptic), the lower apices of the lip not reaching the anther cap (vs. reaching the anther cap), the appendix extending beyond the lower apex of the lip (vs. shorter, not extending) and the truncate apex of the column (vs. cleft). From Lepanthes chameleon it differs in the glabrous, entire sepals (vs. hirsute, denticulate)." Bogarín & Gravend. 2018