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.
Aspasia psittacina
Aspasia silvana
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Barbosella cucullata
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Barbosella cucullata f. xanthina
Barbosella dolichorhiza
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Barbosella orbicularis
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Barbosella portillae
Barbosella prorepens
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Barkeria spectabilis
Baskervilla auriculata
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Beallara Marfich Howards Dream
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Benzingia caudata
Benzingia cornuta
Benzingia elvirae
Benzingia hirtzii
Benzingia palorae
Benzingia thienii
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Bifrenaria atropurpurea
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Bifrenaria aureofulva
Bifrenaria harrisoniae
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Bifrenaria inodora
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Bifrenaria longicornis
Bifrenaria verboonenii hg-79
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Billbergia rosea
Bletia purpurea
Bletia purpurea f. alba
Bollea hirtzii
Bollea lawrenceana
Book Draculas of Ecuador
The “Ángel Andreetta” Andean Orchid Research Center (AORC), of the University Alfredo Pérez Guerrero, was founded in 2007 with the objective of cre...
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Brasiliorchis picta
Brasiliorchis schunkeana
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