Restrepia archilarum is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphyte native to Guatemala.
The species was described in 2013, and is listed in Appendix II of CITES.
Taxonomy Restrepia archilarum was described by Guy Robert Chiron and Dariusz Szlachetko in 2013, as Restrepia archilae. The holotype was collected by Fredy Archila Morales, in 1992. It was found in Guatemala, at an elevation of .
Distribution Restrepia archilarum is native to the wet tropical biome of Guatemala.
Description Restrepia archilarum is an epiphyte. It is tall. The flowers are yellow. The synsepal and lip have dark-red and purple spots.
Conservation Restrepia archilarum is listed in Appendix II of CITES. There are no quotas or suspensions in place for the species.
Etymology Restrepia archilarum is named after the Archila de Cobán family, recognising their work on orchids. The species was originally named Restrepia archilae. However, according to the rules of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants, names honouring groups should end in rum. Therefore, the species is correctly known as Restrepia archilarum.
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