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.
Pleurothallis penelops
A miniature species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, with a distinctive tubular, channeled leaf that sheathes the plant base. A solitary flo...
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A small epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing pendant racemes of translucent yellow-green flowers with elongated, filiform-taile...
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A small epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing solitary flowers directly on the surface of the broad, rounded leaf. The erect ...
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A small epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing solitary flowers directly on the surface of the glaucous, fleshy leaf. The broa...
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A floriferous epiphyte from the cloud forests of tropical America, producing dense racemes of simultaneously open flowers in a uniform, vivid golde...
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A small epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing solitary flowers on erect peduncles. Three elongated, filiform-tailed sepals spre...
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A small epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing flowers of remarkable structural complexity. Olive-green sepals with irregular ...
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A small epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing slender pendant racemes of deep burgundy-red flowers from the base of its broad...
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A small epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing flowers of bold, predatory character. The long, divergent lateral sepals and ho...
Visualizza tutti i dettagliPorroglossum muscosum short cauds
Porroglossum muscosum short cauds
Prosthechea villae-rosae
Rhetinantha acuminata
Rodriguezia satipoana
Scaphosepalum breve f. brown
Scaphosepalum breve brown
Scaphosepalum cimex
Scaphosepalum cimex
Scaphosepalum grande
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Scaphosepalum grande
Scaphosepalum ursinum
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Scaphosepalum ursinum
Scaphyglottis punctulata
Smitinandia helferi
This distinctive epiphytic orchid is renowned for its compact growth habit and charming miniature flowers that create delicate displays with elegan...
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Sophrolaeliocattleya Pre School Netrasiri Ec
Stelis aperta
Stelis aperta
Stelis columnaris
Stelis columnaris
Stelis congesta
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Stelis genychila
Stelis genychila
Stelis guatemalensis
Stelis guatemalensis
Stelis hallii
Stelis hallii
Stelis hirtzii
Stelis hirtzii
Stelis major
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Stelis maloi
Stelis oblonga
Stelis oblonga
Stelis pachyphyta
Stelis pachyphyta
Stelis pulchella
Stelis pulchella
Stelis purpurea
Stelis purpurea
Stelis regina
Stelis regina
Stelis santiagoi
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