Warczewiczella orchids

Warczewiczella species are epiphytic orchids from wet tropical climates. They occur from Colombia to Ecuador, Colombia to north Venezuela, Colombia in Valle del Cauca, Peru to Bolivia, Central America to north Venezuela and Peru, and west South America to north Brazil. Plants grow at elevations from 30 to 1700 metres. They are medium sized and tolerate hot or cool temperatures. Blooms appear mainly in spring, fall and summer.

Ten species are catalogued. Examples include Warczewiczella amazonica, Warczewiczella discolor, Warczewiczella ionoleuca, Warczewiczella palatina and Warczewiczella marginata.