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.
Sobralia hirtzii
Sobralia hirtzii is a cool-to-warm growing species native to Ecuador. This terrestrial orchid features attractive, upright, cane-like stems with pl...
View full detailsSobralia kermesina
Sobralia kermesina, the Crimson Sobralia, is a terrestrial orchid endemic to Ecuador, typically found at high elevations. This cool-to-intermediate...
View full detailsSobralia kerryae
Sobralia klotzscheana
This is a large terrestrial orchid found in wet montane forests from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. This hot-to-cool grower has stout, erect, cane-lik...
View full detailsSobralia luerorum
This is a cool-to-cold growing terrestrial or epiphytic species from the eastern slopes of the Andes (1300–2500 meters). It features stout, erect, ...
View full detailsSobralia macrophylla
Sobralia macrophylla, meaning "large-leafed Sobralia," is a medium-sized, orchid often found as an epiphyte or terrestrial near waterfalls and rive...
View full detailsSobralia paradisiaca
Sobralia pulcherrima
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This beautiful orchid is an epiphytic or terrestrial species. It is a large plant with thin, cane-like stems and pleated leaves, and its name, pulc...
View full detailsSobralia turkeliae
This orchid is a terrestrial or lithophytic species. It is a large plant with thin, cane-like stems and pleated leaves, known for its tall canes wh...
View full detailsSobralia undatocarinata
Sobralia violacea
This orchid is a very widespread species that grows as a large terrestrial or epiphyte throughout Central and South America. It develops tall, cane...
View full detailsSobralia violacea coerulea ´Gigi` x coerulea ´Virgen`
Sobralia yauaperyensis
Sophrolaeliocattleya Angel Eyes
Cattleya Teipels Feuerzwerg
Cattleya fournieri
Cattleya reginae
Soterosanthus shepheardii
Specklinia brighamella
Specklinia brighamella
Specklinia recula
Specklinia recula
Stanhopea anfracta
Stanhopea avicula
Stanhopea candida
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Stanhopea florida
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Stanhopea gibbosa
Stanhopea gibbosa x Stan.nigra x Hlt.wallisii
Stanhopea grandiflora
Aciopea Walnut Valley Sunshine
This is a modern hybrid, resulting from the cross of Stan. jenischiana × Acn. densa. This intergeneric hybrid combines two closely related, large-f...
View full detailsStanhopea nigroviolacea
Stanhopea stevensonii
Stelis acaroi
Stelis acaroi
Stelis anthracina
Stelis anthracina
Stelis azuayensis
Stelis azuayensis
Stelis bivalvis
Stelis bivalvis
Stelis bracteata
Stelis bracteata
Stelis cajanumae
Stelis cajanumae