Lepanthes

Finding

SITF confirms this plant as Lepanthes rubripetala (Feb 2026). Named for its red petals. Identification is based on the many photos on Orchidroots and other sources. It closely matches the L. rubripetala pictured on IOSPE. It appears to match the description in the IOSP although the "cilate ostia" on the sheaths were not visible in the photos.

Number Of Leaves Per Growth Or Cane: 1

Leaf Length: 3.18

Leaf Width: 1.7

Leaf Margin: entire

Leaf Shape: ovate

Leaf Petiole Length: 5.43

Pseudobulb Distance: 0.3

Pseudobulb Root Tip: green

Inflorescence Overall Length: 0.6

Inflorescence Arrangement: zig-zag

Inflorescence Dist Bet Flowers: 0.2

Flower Natural Spread Length: 0.6

Flower Natural Spread Width: 0.4

Dorsal Sepal Length: 0.37

Dorsal Sepal Width: 0.25

Lateral Sepals Length: .047

Lateral Sepals Width: 0.27

Judging Center: FNCJC

Award Number: 20262715

Award Date: January 10, 2026

Awarded As: CBR

One non-resupinate flower and two buds on two zig-zag inflorescences held under the 1.7cm x 3.18 cm ovate, light green leaves on stems 0.1 by 5.43 with nodes ranging from 08-1.5 cm. ; flower translucent chartreuse; dorsal sepal deltoid; lateral sepals lanceolate; sepal apices pointed lip cordate, bright red; column and anther cap bright red; substance firm; texture satiny.

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