Plants in genus peristeria
Peristeria elata
Peristeria elata, known as the Dove Orchid or Holy Ghost Orchid, is native to Central and South America. It features white flowers with a dove-like central column and a sweet fragrance. The plant is endangered due to habitat loss and overcollection.
Peristeria ephippium
Peristeria ephippium, also known as the Saddle Flower Orchid or Dove Orchid, is renowned for its creamy-white blossoms with a saddle-shaped lip and a sweet fragrance of honey and vanilla. Native to Central and South America, it grows in rainforests to cloud forests and holds cultural significance in native traditions. This orchid faces threats from habitat loss and overcollection.