Draconanthes
Draconanthes (from Greek, "dragon flower") is a genus of orchids, comprising two species. These have rigid, fleshy sepals and fleshy petals with a thick lip, and are borne on successively flowered racemes. One species is endemic to Ecuador, the other is found through the Andes at high elevations.
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| Genus: | Draconanthes Luer |
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These two species were previously included in the genus Lepanthes.
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