Lycomormium ecuadorense

Endemic to Ecuador, this clumping orchid grows on trees or on the ground in moist Andean forests. Its oval pseudobulbs carry pleated leaves, while flower stalks emerge near the base of the plant. The fleshy flowers can be pink with purple spots. It grows in forests on the western side of the Andes, including areas recovering after disturbance. It is classified as Vulnerable in Ecuador. Photographed in Ecuador.