The encyclia orchids are a genus of the Orchidaceae family, with 165 cataloged species. They were proposed by Hooker in 1828, usually they are epiphytic orchids and, less frequently, rupicolous. They are native to America, and their places of origin include: Brazil Argentina Mexico United States Central America (mainly the Caribbean) A curiosity Formerly, they … Read more
The Coelogyne orchid genus is not well known in the world. Yet they are incredible orchids deserving great attention. An interesting fact about this genus is the meaning of its name, which can have a double sense. koilos (hollow) gyne (female) But, in reality, it is based on the hollow part of this plant’s column. … Read more
Orchids can be classified in various ways. When using their common physical characteristics as a basis, they are classified into genera. When considering their growth pattern, orchids are classified into monopodial and sympodial growth types. And when classifying orchids based on their natural habitat, we arrive at the following classifications: Epiphytes Terrestrials Rupicolous Humicolous Saprophytes … Read more
The genus Catasetum orchids comprises about 176 species. Most of them are epiphytic orchids, with some being terrestrial or lithophytic. They are mainly found in the American continent, from Mexico through Central America to northern Argentina. The Amazon Rainforest stands out due to its abundance of species. A very curious characteristic of this genus is … Read more
Bulbophyllum orchids form the largest genus in the orchid family, currently composed of over 2000 species. As there are more than 2000 species, the genus Bulbophyllum had to be divided, now having several subgenera. Moreover, this genus is considered the second-largest genus of flowering plants in the world, second only to Astragalus. They were accepted … Read more
Brassavola is a genus of epiphytic and rupicolous orchids that can be found in Central America and South America, comprising 23 species. It was published in the year 1813 by the Scottish botanist Robert Brown, named in honor of the medicine professor Antonio Musa Brassavola. They are very present, especially in 2 regions: Caribbean Brazil … Read more
Currently, epiphytic orchids represent the majority of cultivated orchid species. In some cases, they are also known as air orchids, due to their suspended roots. But before we delve into the details about this type of orchid, let’s learn a bit more about what epiphytes are. The term “epiphyte” was coined in 1815 by C.F. … Read more