Platystele stenostachya: The Tiny Orchid That Challenges the Eye
By: Oscar Rodriguez Ramos Platystele stenostachya is a miniature orchid that bears one of the smallest flowers in the plant kingdom, making it a true gem within the world of
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By: Oscar Rodriguez Ramos Platystele stenostachya is a miniature orchid that bears one of the smallest flowers in the plant kingdom, making it a true gem within the world of
In February, few plants are as photogenic and symbolic as Ceropegia woodii, popularly known as String of Hearts. Its delicate, heart-shaped leaves, marbled in green and silver, cascade in slender
Barkeria obovata Cristóbal Sánchez and Jesús Ángel Barajas The genus Barkeria comprises at least 17 species, of which 15 are found in Mexico, and 7 occur within our botanical garden
Rafael Guzmán Mejía Distinguished Botanist of Western Mexico (October 24, 1950 – May 21, 2024) 75th Anniversary of His Birth Rafael Guzmán Mejía in a perennial teosinte (Zea diploperennis) plot.
Biól. Jesús Ángel Barajas Fragoso The orchid Bakeria scandens is endemic to Mexico, growing natively in Guerrero, the State of Mexico, Michoacán, and Oaxaca. Prized for its elegance and ornamental
Technical Workshop in Turrialba by Evelyn Martínez Cuevas The Vallarta Botanical Gardens (VBG) is part of the Central and Caribbean Botanical Garden (CCBG) and the Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI)
Lily of the Valley Orchid By: Biol. Jesús Ángel Barajas With a native range spanning from El Salvador to southern Mexico, the Vallarta Botanical Garden welcomes this small and beautiful
By: Christopher Jacobs It may be tucked away inconspicuously in one of our conservatories, but the in vitro Orchid Propagation Laboratory at the Vallarta Botanical Garden is a powerhouse of
By: Jair Villaseñor Native and endemic to the Pacific coast in the states of Jalisco, Michoacán, and Nayarit, the Trichocentrum oestlundianum thrives in mangroves, forested roads, and barren lava flows.
By: y Biól. Jesús Ángel Barajas Collaborations between botanical gardens are essential for biodiversity conservation, scientific research, and environmental education. By working together, the Culiacán Botanical Garden (CBG) and the