Catasetinae Alliance: Mormodes rosea

Introducing the Pink Mormodes (Mormodes rosea), an intriguing and captivating orchid that is sure to captivate any plant enthusiast. Aptly named for its striking pink flowers, this unique species hails from the Amazonas, Para', and Matto Grosso states of Brazil.The Pink Mormodes is a small to medium-sized epiphyte, thriving in hot to warm environments. Its oblong-fusiform pseudobulbs add an intriguing touch to its appearance, and they carry several plicate, deciduous leaves. This orchid blooms twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall, adding bursts of color to any setting.Mormodes rosea belongs to the genus Mormodes, renowned for its enigmatic and twisted flowers. In fact, this genus is the only member of the Orchidaceae family that does not display bilateral symmetry. Its name, derived from the Greek word for phantom or frightful object, was given by John Lindley to capture the unique and captivating nature of this orchid.What sets Mormodes apart from other orchids is it