Orhids From Risarelda, Colombia

[Pitter]

I just visited Tatamá National Park in Risarelda Department, Colombia and came accross some interesting orchids. Any ideas as to what they are?

[trdyl]

Thanks for sharing!

[ronaldhanko]

1. Possibly Elleanthus aureus
2. Ditto
3. Looks like a Maxillaria, but I don't know which.
4. Have to see the plant and plant size on this - my first thought was Stelis, but I suspect the plant is too big and can't really see the flowers clearly, but they don't look like Stelis.
5. Almost certainly an Epidendrum or an Encyclia, perhaps Epi. macrostachyum

[Pitter]

Ron thank you. The whole plant in photo #4 was about a third to a half a meter tall.

[ronaldhanko]

Originally Posted by Pitter

Ron thank you. The whole plant in photo #4 was about a third to a half a meter tall.

I definitely can't be Stelis, then, the largest of those is only a few inches. Would like to see the flowers closer - it's really hard to tell in the picture you've posted what they're like.

[Pitter]

The flowers are tiny, probobly less than a centimeter. The lens I had with me was a telephoto so not apropriate for getting a good macro shot.

[lepanthes89]

Looks like one of the large Pleeurothallis species with large heart-shaped leaves.They can get very large!
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