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  • Blooming high in a moss-laden tree of Ranomafana’s montane forest, this epiphytic orchid (Aerangis fastuosa) exhales an alluring perfume at night to attract its desired pollinator: hawk moths. Madagascar has many such night-active orchids, most of which sport long tapered nectaries that can only be reached by the long tongues of their associated moths. With over a thousand species, the orchids of Madagascar are exceptionally diverse. Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar.
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  • Orchid (Dendrobium sp.). Sarawak, Malaysia (Borneo).
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  • Orchid (Bulbophyllum canisopterum). East Kalimantan, Indonesia (Borneo).
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  • A deceptive beauty: this tiny epiphytic orchid (Dendrobium cuthbertsonii), which bears flowers that last for up to nine months and are larger than the entire plant itself, offers no nectar reward for visiting pollinators. However, it appears remarkably similar in appearance to nectar-rich Rhododendrons which have flowers the same color and size and grow nearby. West Papua, Indonesia (New Guinea).
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  • Epiphytic orchid (Vanda limbata). East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
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  • Orchid (Epidendrum polyanthum). Cordillera de Talamanca, Panama.
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  • Orchid (Bulbophyllum sp.). Andasibe, Madagascar.
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  • Orchid (Nephelaphyllum pulchrum). Sarawak, Malaysia (Borneo).
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  • Phaius subtrilobus. This large and showy terrestrial orchid is endemic to submontane forests in Borneo. Sarawak, Malaysia.
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  • Terrestrial orchid (Tainia paucifolia). Sarawak, Malaysia (Borneo).
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  • Orchid (Aerangis articulata). Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar.
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  • Orchid (Dendrobium dekockii). Highland Papua, Indonesia (New Guinea).
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  • Orchid (Dendrobium vexillarius). Highland Papua, Indonesia (New Guinea).
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  • Large blooms of the orchid Bulbophyllum dearei, photographed in its natural habitat in the montane forests of Sayap, northern Mt. Kinabalu, Borneo.
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  • Orchid (Dendrobium cf. jabiense). The genus Dendrobium reaches its greatest diversity in New Guinea, where about 560 species (over a third of the genus) have so far been recorded.
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  • Helmet Orchid (Corybas crenulatus). This species is endemic to Borneo, where it grows in thick moss on limestone rocks. Sarawak, Malaysia (Borneo).
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  • This large and showy orchid (Dendrobium sanderae) grows epiphytically on trees in the mountains of Luzon Island. Aurora, Philippines.
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  • Helmet Orchid (Corybas crenulatus). This species is endemic to Borneo, where it grows in thick moss on limestone rocks. Sarawak, Malaysia (Borneo).
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  • Slipper orchid (Paphiopedilum volonteanum). Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo).
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  • Darwin's Orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale). Canal des Pangalanes, Madagascar.
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  • Helmet Orchid (Corybas pictus). East Kalimantan, Indonesia (Borneo).
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  • This miniature orchid (Bulbophyllum vanroyenii) grows on the trunks of tree ferns high in the alpine habitats of New Guinea's mountains.
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  • The strikingly beautiful blooms of this epiphytic orchid (Dendrobium cinnabarinum var. cinnabarinum) can almost be mistaken for a hibiscus flower. Maliau Basin Conservation Area, Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo)
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  • Orchid (Dendrobium cf. riparium). The genus Dendrobium reaches its greatest diversity in New Guinea, where about 560 species (over a third of the genus) have so far been recorded. West Papua, Indonesia.
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  • Terrestrial orchid (Plocoglottis moluccana). Papua, Indonesia (New Guinea).
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  • Dendrobium cuthbertsonii. This tiny epiphytic orchid sports flowers which are much larger than the entire plant itself. It offers no nectar and is theorized to attract pollinating birds by its mimicry of similarly-sized and colored Rhododendron flowers which occur in the same habitat in the montane forests of New Guinea. Papua, Indonesia.
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  • Dendrobium bracteosum, an epiphytic orchid blooms in submontane forest in eastern Halmahera. North Maluku, Indonesia.
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  • An unusually-shaped epiphytic orchid (Bulbophyllum uniflorum) blooms on a mossy tree in Sumatra's montane rainforest. West Sumatra, Indonesia.
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  • Crepidium sp., a terrestrial orchid from the montane forest of Mount Kinabalu. Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo).
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  • This tiny orchid (Crepidium damusicum) grows only on the rocky banks of streams in northern Borneo.  Like other rheophytic plants, the slender leaves of this species are adapted to tolerate occasional floods of swiftly running water. Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo).
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  • Borneo's orchid flora is estimated to comprise as many as 3000 species. Many remain unnamed and undescribed by science, including this tiny species (Bulbophyllum sp.). Although many Bulbophyllum flowers entice pollinators by unusual, often foul-smelling, odors, the bug-like appearance of this species' flowers may play a role in luring insects, a case of Pouyannian mimicry. Sarawak, Malaysia (Borneo).
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  • Orchid (Otostylis lepida) growing by streamside. Canaima National Park, Venezuela.
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  • Perched high on a limestone cliff, a rare slipper orchid (Paphiopedilum stonei) puts on a showy display of multiple blooms. This endangered species occurs only in a few localities in western Borneo where its population has been heavily depleted by wild collecting. Sarawak, Malaysia (Borneo).
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  • Dendrobium vogelsangii. Endemic to Sulawesi, this beautiful orchid grows both epiphytically and on open grassy ridges in the mountains of the central part of the island. It was described in 2000.
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  • Terrestrial orchid (Peristylus goodyeroides). South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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  • Orchid (Dendrobium angiense). The genus Dendrobium reaches its greatest diversity in New Guinea, where about 560 species (over a third of the genus) have so far been recorded. Arfak Mountains, West Papua, Indonesia (New Guinea).
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  • This miniature orchid (Bulbophyllum amauroloma) grows on small branches in the understory of mossy montane forest. It is endemic to the island of Sulawesi.
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  • This epiphytic orchid (Chelonistele sulphurea) occurs in montane forests from Sumatra, through Malaysia and Borneo to the Philippines. The flowers are small and fragrant. Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo).
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  • Bulbophyllum medusae. This orchid is named for the resemblance of its flowers to the serpentine hair of the mythical Greek creature.  A single inflorescence, which lasts only a few days, is composed of 30-100 tiny flowers each with long slender sepals.  It is found in Borneo, Sumatra, and Peninsular Malaysia.
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  • Orchid (Robiquetia brevifolia). Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka.
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  • With some of the largest leaves of all orchids, this bizarre species (Bulbophyllum beccarii) spirals its way up a tree trunk in the lowland rainforest of Borneo. The leaves are designed to trap falling leaf litter which serves as a supply of nutrients for this entirely epiphytic plant. The blooms smell of rotting fish which attract swarms of flies as pollinators. Mulu National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia (Borneo).
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  • With some of the largest leaves of all orchids, this bizarre species (Bulbophyllum beccarii) spirals its way up a tree trunk in the lowland rainforest of Borneo. The leaves are designed to trap falling leaf litter which serves as a supply of nutrients for this entirely epiphytic plant. The blooms smell of rotting fish which attract swarms of flies as pollinators. Mulu National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia (Borneo).
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  • Bulbophyllum elongatum. Although distributed throughout the tropics worldwide, orchids of the genus Bulbuphyllum reach their highest diversity in the cool montane forests of New Guinea, with over 600 recorded species. Papua, Indonesia.
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  • Dimorphorchis lowii. The genus Dimorphorchis contains 5 species, all of which are endemic to Borneo. They are unique in having two different types of flowers on the same inflorescence, each targeting a different species of pollinator. Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo).
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  • Bulbophyllum cf. dolichopus. Although distributed throughout the tropics worldwide, orchids of the genus Bulbuphyllum reach their highest diversity in the cool montane forests of New Guinea, with over 600 recorded species.
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  • Bulbophyllum patens with a visiting fruit fly (Bactrocera sp.) with a pollinarium attached to its back. Attracted by the floral scent, the flies act as pollinators but also benefit by acquiring specific chemicals which aid in the attraction of mates. Sarawak, Malaysia (Borneo).
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  • A sleeping habit shared with many other solitary bee species that don't have a hive to return to at night, this Orchid Bee (Euglossa sp.) passes the night suspended in the air by biting into a leaf. In addition to their beautiful metallic colorations, Euglossine bees are remarkable for their mutually-dependent relationships with orchids from which they derive unique fragrances essential for their courtship. Utría National Natural Park, Choco, Colombia.
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  • The Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) is an ambush predator. Utilizing its superb camouflage it waits for unsuspecting insect prey to come withing striking distance. This juvenile specimen will lose some of its petal-like appearance when it matures. West Java, Indonesia.
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  • The Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) is an ambush predator. Utilizing its superb camouflage it waits for unsuspecting insect prey to come withing striking distance. This juvenile specimen will lose some of its petal-like appearance when it matures. West Java, Indonesia.
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  • The Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) is an ambush predator.  Utilizing its superb camouflage it waits for unsuspecting insect prey to come withing striking distance.  Pictured here is a juvenile specimen. Sarawak, Malaysia (Borneo).
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  • A master of camouflage, this rare stick insect (Trychopeplus laciniatus) is perfectly suited for its arboreal lifestyle in the mossy forests of Central America. It feeds exclusively on the foliage of several epiphytic orchid species. Cartago, Costa Rica.
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  • The incredible labyrinth of limestone islands within Waigeo's Kabui Bay. Lying on the northern edge of Raja Ampat, this region is home to the world's richest marine life, including 1500 species of fish and 75% of all known coral species. The islands themselves also host a diverse assortment of rainforest flora and fauna, including slipper orchids, endemic marsupials, and birds of paradise. West Papua, Indonesia.
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  • Few habitat transitions are as abrupt as that of the Sierra Madre de Chiapas: when approached from the inland side, one rises quickly through a parched savannah of deciduous trees and cacti into a rich evergreen forest. Finally, at the crest of the mountains where the cool moist air from the Pacific rises up the windward slopes, the forest is suddenly drenched in dense cloud; here, the tree branches are heavily laden with mosses, orchids, and other delicate epiphytes. This enchanting habitat is home to the Horned Guan, Resplendent Quetzal, and many other remarkable creatures that are dependent on the cool moist forests. El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve, Chiapas, Mexico.
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  • Cloud forest is a widespread biome in mountains of Central and South America, where hot humid equatorial air rises into the cool mountains.  Here the humidity and precipitation are so high that the trees frequently become covered with epiphytic bromeliads and orchids. Henri Pittier National Park, Venezuela.
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