Lepanthes machogaffensis

Lepanthes machogaffensis is a species of Neotropical orchid described in 2009. It is endemic to Costa Rica and has so far only been found in Tapantí National Park.^[1] It has red petals and may flower several times during the year, yet its flowers only last for three days. It is named after the MachoGaff virgin forest within the park where it was found.^[2]

Lepanthes machogaffensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Orchidaceae
Subfamily:	Epidendroideae
Genus:	Lepanthes
Species:	L. machogaffensis
Binomial name
Lepanthes machogaffensis Pupulin & Jiménez, 2009