Orchids

Basic Orchid Information

Common Names
Orchid family

Scientific Name
Family Orchidaceae

History
The orchid family is currently believed to be the largest family of flowering plants. The number of orchid species equals more than twice the number of bird species, and about four times the number of mammal species.

Types of Orchids

Although orchids are a huge family, most people only know them as simply ‘orchids.’ Here are the main types of orchids used by florists:

• Arachnis orchids
• Cattleya orchids
• Cymbidium orchids 
• Dendrobium orchids
• Mokara orchids
• Oncidium orchids
• Paphiopedilum orchids
• Phalaenopsis orchids
• Vanda orchids