Restrepiella

Epidendreae subtribe Pleurothallidinae. Restrepiella has been considered in a broader sense by some authors. However, all but the type species have been removed to Dresslerella and Restrepiopsis.

Caespitose epiphytes. Ramicauls erect, prominent, subequal to the leaves, with a solitary large central tubular sheath revealing the ramicaul apex and base. Leaves one per ramicaul, very leathery. Inflorescences fascicles near the apex of the ramicaul, concealed by a spathe-like bract. Flowers borne singly in succession, foetid. Dorsal sepal free, the lateral sepals fused for nearly their entire length. Petals free, spreading. Lip unlobed. Column stout, winged, with a prominent, subequal foot; pollinia 4, attached to a common, minute viscidium by short caudicles.

A diminutive of Restrepia, acknowledging superficial similarity.

A monotypic genus ranging from Mexico to Costa Rica.

Luer, C. A. 1991. Icones Pleurothallidinarum, VIII. Systematics of Lepanthopsis, Octomeria subgenus Pleurothallopsis, Restrepiella, Restrepiopsis, Salpistele and Teagueia. Monogr. Syst. Bot. 39:1-161.

Sheehan, T. and M. Sheehan 1998. Orchid genera illustrated 181: Restrepiella. Orchids 67(3):258-259.