Hi orchid friends! I came across this magnificent orchid in El Valle de Anton in Panama. I’m pretty sure it is in the genus Stelis but was wondering if anyone can ID this to species. I know Stelis are largely difficult to ID to species without dissection but I thought I would ask you all😊 I also figure there can’t be too many bloomers at this time of year?
by Positive_Mulberry_39
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If you are a beginner and purchased your orchid at a grocery store, more than likely it is of the genus Phalaenopsis. Most common orchids, especially Phalaenopsis, are hybrids and it is difficult or impossible to identify the name. This isn’t to say your orchid can’t be identified. In many cases, it might be possible to somewhat identify the parents of your orchid.
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Looks more like Ornithocephalus to me? Maybe bicornis?
Probably ornithocephalus or related oncidiinae genus like someone else said. Definitely not a pleurothallid.
I also agree with it possibly being Ornithocephalus also it’s beautiful 😍