How many orchid species are there in Malaysia?

Orchids totalling close to 4000 species in Malaysia are one of the most diverse and most widespread family here had gained momentum in recognition among policy makers and guardians of the forest as one of the profiles that fit and can benefit plant conservation on a broad scale in recent years.

How many species of orchid are there?

Popular around the globe for their beauty and variety, orchids are the largest family of plants in the entire world. There are 25,000 – 30,000 different species of orchid, at least 10,000 of which can be found in the tropics.

What is the rarest orchid species?

10 of the Rarest Orchids in the World

  1. Western Underground Orchid. The Western Underground Orchid is so rare that scientists believe there are fewer than 50 plants in the world.
  2. Western Prairie Fringed Orchid.
  3. Ghost Orchid.
  4. Rothschild’s Orchid.
  5. Shenzhen Nongke Orchid.
  6. Hawaii Bog Orchid.
  7. Coleman’s Coral Root.
  8. Dragon’s Mouth.

Which country has the most orchids?

Colombia
Did you know that Colombia has the largest number of Orchids in the world, with more than 4.000 different species and 1.543 are only found in our country? 1. The Cattleya is the flower for which orchids are known worldwide.

What is the most expensive orchid?

It is easy to understand why the Gold of Kinabalu orchid, above, is considered the world’s most expensive flower, at $6,000 a stem. Also called the Rothschild slipper orchid, it is not only exquisitely beautiful, but flowers extravagantly, with up to six flowers a stem and has a lovely scent.

How do I tell which orchid I have?

To identify orchids, you should know the basic anatomy of the plant. The shape and color of the flowers, stems and leaves help you decide what species you have. Wild orchids are also recognizable by their natural habitats, shapes, colors, and numbers of leaves, spikes, and flowers.

Who is the largest exporter of orchids?

Thailand
Thailand exports more than half of all the orchids it grows in a global industry worth hundreds of millions of dollars.