Dresslerella orchids

Dresslerella comprises miniature epiphytic plants from wet tropical regions. Species are recorded mainly from Ecuador including Morona-Santiago and Zamora-Chinchipe, extending to south-east Ecuador to Central Peru as well as Central America. They occur at elevations between 800 and 2000 metres and favour cool to intermediate conditions. Blooms are produced in spring, winter and summer.

Seven species are catalogued. Examples include Dresslerella caesariata, Dresslerella cloesii, Dresslerella hirsutissima, Dresslerella lasiocampa and Dresslerella pilosissima.