Orchidaceae
The Orchidaceae family, or orchids, is one of the largest and most diverse plant families in the world, known for their intricate and exotic flowers. Orchids are admired for their beauty and variety, with species exhibiting a stunning array of shapes, sizes, and colors. These plants are incredibly adaptable, thriving in diverse environments from tropical rainforests to arid deserts.
Habitat: Orchids can be found in a wide range of habitats. Many species grow as epiphytes, clinging to trees in the humid canopies of tropical rainforests, where they capture moisture and nutrients from the air. Others thrive in temperate regions, growing in the ground or on rocks. Some orchids have even adapted to survive in harsh, dry environments, making them one of the most versatile plant families. Their ability to adapt to various climates and conditions contributes to their widespread distribution and ecological success.
Platystele acutilingua
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Platystele acutilingua Culture: This fascinating miniature orchid species thrives in cool, humid cloud forest environments, producing tiny but intr...
View full detailsPlatystele jesupiorum
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Platystele jesupiorum
Platystele gerritseniana
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Platystele gerritsenianum
Platystele caudatisepala
Platystele caudatisepala
Platystele argentosa
Platystele argentosa
Platystele hirtzii
Platystele hirtzii
Platystele pyriformis
Platystele ornata
Platystele portillae
Platystele portillae
Platystele oxyglossa
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Platystele oxyglossa
Platystele spatulata
Platystele stenostachya
Platystele stenostachya
Platystele stenostachya xanthina
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Platystele stenostachya yellow
Platystele aurea
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Platystele zamorensis
Platystele examen-culicum
This miniature, rare epiphyte is native to Ecuador, found at elevations between 1500 and 2000 meters. This orchid is notable for its tiny size and ...
View full detailsPlatystele lancilabris
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Platystele lancilabris
Platystele reflexa
Platystele reflexa
Platystele umbellata
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Platystele umbellata
Platystele aculeata
Platystele hirtzii xanthinum
Platystele misera
Platystele misera
Platystele orectoglossa
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Platystele orectoglossa
Platystele stevensonii
Platystele schmidtchenii
Platystele stenostachya xanthina pale
Platystele stenostachya yellow pale
Platystele baqueroi
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This miniature, rare epiphyte is native to Ecuador, found in the cloud forests at elevations around 2000 meters. This tiny orchid is known for its ...
View full detailsPlatystele misasiana
Platystele viridis
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Platystele sulcata
Platystele Ecuagenera
Platystele apoloae
Platystele apoloae
Platystele filamentosa
Platystele filamentosa
Platystele jamboeensis
This mini-miniature epiphytic orchid currently endemic to Ecuador's wet montane forests is renowned for its slender erect growth habit and distinct...
View full detailsPlatystele ortiziana
Platystele ortiziana
Platystele rhinocera
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Platystele rhinocera