(1857) is a small Epidendrum orchid that bears a superficial resemblance to a Sophronitis, as the generic epithet was used prior to the year 2000.

Epidendrum sophronitis is a small pendant pseudobulbous epiphyte that grows in deep shade on the lower part of tree trunks in the montane Tropical rainforest at altitudes of 1.5—3.5 km[1] in Ecuador (where the type was collected),[2] and in Peru, including Amazonas and Pasco.

The 1—1.5 cm racemose inflorescence erupts from a sheath at the apex of the pseudobulb and bears up to three relatively large flowers, one at a time.

The flowers are overall greenish yellow, with quite variable purple markings.

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