Phragmipedium: The Orchid That Traps Pollinators

Phragmipedium: The Orchid That Traps Pollinators Phragmipedium By Biól. Evelyn Cuevas September 23, 2026 Phragmipedium (Rolfe) is one of the most fascinating genera of Neotropical orchids. It belongs to the subfamily Cypripedioideae, commonly known as slipper orchids due to their inflated labellum. This structure functions as a temporary trap and a mechanism for pollinator selection […]

Mexican Orchid of the Month: Ornithocephalus inflexus

Mexican Orchid of the Month: The bent Ornithocephalus Ornithocephalus inflexus  By Biól. Karen Muñoz Agosto 13, 2026 During the month of August, we invite you to awaken your curiosity and take a very close look at the trunks of old citrus trees or tree ferns, as their bark is the habitat of the miniature orchid we […]