Orchids of Ecuador

Orchids are the First Natural Heritage of Ecuador. Orchids are plants dominates, one in five is an orchid. Ecuador has 4032 species classified and over 400 species determination process Ecuador is the first country in the world with the greatest diversity of plants. Orchids represent 37.9% 1710 are endemic, found only in Ecuador and 98% of endemics: 2% in critical condition 11% in endangered 87% are vulnerable 18% of the country territory is within National System of Protected Areas, Ecuador is 2nd in deforestation in South America, with 250,000 ha / year