Fundación Angel Andreetta

01/04/2026

07/03/2026

𝗘𝗰𝘂𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿: 𝗘𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗼́𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗿𝗾𝘂𝗶́𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗹 𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗼

Tras cinco años de investigación y monitoreo en nuestros bosques húmedos, compartimos con orgullo el hallazgo de cinco nuevas especies de orquídeas para la ciencia.

Este descubrimiento, realizado en las provincias de Esmeraldas, Tungurahua y Zamora Chinchipe, es el resultado de un esfuerzo constante por proteger los microclimas de los Andes tropicales. Desde la singular Lepanthes iris hasta las pequeñas y fascinantes Platystele, cada una representa el valor de la vida que aún queda por descubrir en nuestras reservas.

Nuestra labor en la Fundación Ángel Andreetta continúa firme: identificar para conservar. Te invitamos a conocer más sobre estas especies y el trabajo que realizamos en el campo para asegurar su permanencia.

📖 Explora la ciencia detrás de estos hallazgos. Descarga nuestra revista Andreetana

https://andreettana.short.gy/andreettana-v2.1

23/02/2026

Nos llena de orgullo iniciar una nueva etapa con el lanzamiento de Andreettana Vol. 2, N.º 1 (Enero - Marzo 2026). Tras un primer año extraordinario, reafirmamos nuestro compromiso con la exploración y conservación de nuestra riqueza botánica con este nuevo ciclo de investigación científica.

Esta edición es una invitación para científicos y coleccionistas a descubrir los tesoros más recientes de nuestros bosques nublados:

Nuevas Joyas para la Ciencia

Nuestra expedición taxonómica presenta especies asombrosas que ahora tienen nombre:

La vibrante 𝘓𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘴, que cautiva con sus colores arcoíris y protagoniza nuestra portada.

La elegante 𝘈𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘦, descrita en honor a nuestro director, José Portilla.

𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘢, una especie de labios "peludos" descubierta en Tungurahua.

Novedades en el género 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘦 con las nuevas 𝘗. 𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘺 𝘗. 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘢, además de la validación de 𝘗. 𝘤𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘺 𝘗. 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢.

Más que Orquídeas Sorpréndete con el 𝘊𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘢 𝘨𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘰, un nuevo arbusto epífito de flores fucsias intensas, nombrado en honor al diseñador ecuatoriano Gustavo Moscoso.

Horticultura y Pasión

¿Aceptas el reto? Tom Mirenda nos sumerge en el cultivo del género 𝘛𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘰𝘨𝘰𝘯, considerado por muchos como el desafío definitivo para cualquier cultivador.

Especial de 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢: Una revisión profunda sobre la historia, diversidad y consejos técnicos para mantener estas joyas frescas y saludables.

Nuevos Híbridos: Estrenamos una sección permanente donde documentamos la innovación de Ecuagenera, con registros recientes como 𝘌𝘱𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘶𝘮 Andean Clouds y 𝘗𝘩𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘮𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘶𝘮 Ecuagenera Spirit.

En Andreettana, la ciencia y la belleza se unen para proteger el corazón de los Andes. ¡Haz tuya esta edición y acompáñanos en este viaje de descubrimiento!

👇 ¡DESCARGA TU COPIA GRATUITA AQUÍ!

https://andreettana.short.gy/vol2n1

23/02/2026

👉🏻https://ow.ly/x0MH50Yj8bN | tiene 5 nuevas especies de en Esmeraldas, Zamora Chinchipe y Tungurahua

05/12/2025

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐬: 𝐄𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨́𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐮𝐛 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒂 𝒋𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒊

We are thrilled to announce the official description of 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒂 𝒋𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒊, a striking new species of epiphytic shrub from the Ericaceae family (the Neotropical blueberries).

This discovery highlights the successful research partnership between Ecuagenera and the Fundación Angel Andreetta, extending our conservation efforts beyond orchids to the broader, incredible flora of the Ecuadorian Andes.

Discovered in the cloud forests of Zamora Chinchipe, this plant was identified from material cultivated at our facilities. It is characterized by its elegant, pendent inflorescences with vibrant red-purple flowers.

Key Facts:

Name: The species is named in honor of José Luis Caamaño, recognizing his valuable participation in the field collection of this new species.

Habitat: It grows as an epiphyte in the cloud forests along the road to Nambija mines, at around 1550 meters above sea level.

Appearance: It features ovate leaves and stunning hanging flowers with a glaucous, red-purple corolla.

Discover the full scientific description and illustrations in Andreettana 3, pages 56-58.

https://andreettana.short.gy/pa330P

04/12/2025

𝐀 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐄𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨́𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝑲𝒐𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒂 𝒂𝒍𝒃𝒊𝒇𝒍𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒐𝒍𝒂 💛💜🤍

We are delighted to announce the official description of 𝐾𝑜𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑎 𝑎𝑙𝑏𝑖𝑓𝑙𝑎𝑣𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑜𝑙𝑎, a spectacular new terrestrial orchid species from the province of Zamora Chinchipe in the Ecuadorian Amazon!

This colorful discovery is a result of the dedicated research collaboration between Ecuagenera and the Fundación Angel Andreetta, continuing our mission to explore and document the extraordinary biodiversity of Ecuador.

The species name, albiflavoviola, perfectly captures its most striking feature: a beautiful combination of three colors derived from the Latin words albus (white), flavus (yellow), and viola (violet).

Key Features of this New Species:

Vibrant Flowers: The flowers display golden-yellow sepals and petals that contrast beautifully with a white lip adorned with prominent purple spots.

Terrestrial Habit: Unlike many orchids, this species grows terrestrially on roadside slopes and embankments.

Habitat: It thrives in the foothills of the Amazon at altitudes between 1000 and 1200 meters above sea level.

Discover the full scientific description and illustrations of this vibrant new species in Andreettana 3, pages 39-43.

https://andreettana.short.gy/pa330P

02/12/2025

𝐀 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: 𝐄𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨́𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞́ 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝑲𝒐𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒂 𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒆

We are deeply honored to announce the official description of 𝐾𝑜𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑎 𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑒, a beautiful new orchid species discovered in the Ecuadorian Amazon!

This significant publication is the result of the collaborative research between Ecuagenera and the Fundación Angel Andreetta. It stands as a special tribute to our Executive President, Pepe Portilla, dedicating this species to him in recognition of his lifelong devotion to the research, conservation, and promotion of Ecuadorian orchids.

Key Features of this Amazonian Gem:

Distinctive Beauty: The flowers are odorless and feature a creamy white coloration marked with striking, thick purple transverse stripes.

Habitat: It grows as an epiphyte under the tree canopy in the primary forests of Pastaza Province, near the Bobonaza River, at low altitudes of 330 to 350 meters.

Comparison: While similar to 𝐾. 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑎, this new species is larger and distinguished by its unique coloration and floral structure.

Discover the full scientific description and illustrations of this honorary species in Andreettana 3, pages 47-51.

https://andreettana.short.gy/pa330P

24/11/2025

𝐎𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲: 𝐄𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨́𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝑲𝒐𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒂 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒂-𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒔

We are proud to announce the official description of 𝐾𝑜𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑎 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑎-𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑔𝑜𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑠 , a striking new orchid species from the Ecuadorian Amazon!

This remarkable publication is the result of the successful and ongoing research collaboration between Ecuagenera and the Fundación Angel Andreetta, reinforcing our commitment to documenting the rich, yet fragile, biodiversity of the Amazonian rainforests.

The species is named in honor of the province where it was found, Morona Santiago, where it grows epiphytically in primary forests at an altitude of 580 to 650 meters above sea level.

Key Features of this Rare Species:

Vibrant Coloration: It is distinguished by its creamy yellow flowers featuring bold, thick purple lines.

Unique Lip: The prominent 3-lobed lip is white with striking purple spots on the lateral lobes.

Flowering Season: It has been observed in bloom in cultivation from August to November.

Discover the full scientific description and illustrations of this unique Amazonian orchid in Andreettana 3, pages 63-66.

https://andreettana.short.gy/pa330P

20/11/2025

𝐎𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲: 𝐄𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨́𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝑳𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒄𝒉𝒓𝒚𝒔𝒐𝒌𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒔

We are excited to announce the official description of 𝐿𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑠 𝑐ℎ𝑟𝑦𝑠𝑜𝑘𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑠, a stunning new orchid species from the eastern Andes of Ecuador!

This important publication is the result of the continuous and successful collaboration between Ecuagenera and the Fundación Angel Andreetta, reinforcing our commitment to the ex-situ conservation and documentation of Ecuador's vast biodiversity. The plant was discovered during cultivation of material collected in Zamora Chinchipe.

The species is named 𝒄𝒉𝒓𝒚𝒔𝒐𝒌𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒔 from the Greek for "gold" and "beauty," referring to its beautiful golden flowers.

Key Features of this Rare Miniature:

"Golden Beauty" Flowers: This orchid features beautiful, golden flowers with yellow sepals and a yellow lip.

Habitat: It is an epiphytic orchid found in a primary forest near the Rio Manchinaza, at approximately 1500 meters.

Flowering: The plant produces solitary flowers in slow succession on the underside of the leaf.

Discover the full scientific description and illustrations of this miniature gem in Andreettana 3, pages 35–38.

https://andreettana.short.gy/pa330P

19/11/2025

𝐎𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲: 𝐄𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨́𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝑳𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒂

We are excited to announce the official description of 𝐿𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑠 𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑐𝑎𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑎, a captivating new species from the eastern Andes of Ecuador!

This new publication is the result of the continued and fruitful collaboration between Ecuagenera and the Fundación Angel Andreetta, reinforcing our shared mission to explore and conserve the incredible biodiversity of the genus 𝐿𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑠.

This species was identified from material collected in Zamora Chinchipe Province, thriving in the cloud forest at around 1530 meters above sea level.

Key Features of this Rare Miniature:

Distinctive Flowers: The flowers are a notable brown, suffused with red, and its petals feature uncinate lobes—a key distinguishing feature.

The Name: The epithet 𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑐𝑎𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑎 comes from the Greek for "two thorns" or "two spines," referencing the flower petals that have uncinate lobes on either side of the column.

Appearance: It has striking green leaves with inflorescences held on the upper side of the leaf blade.

Discover the full scientific description and illustrations of this unique orchid in Andreettana 3, pages 31-34.

https://andreettana.short.gy/pa330P

18/11/2025

𝐎𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲: 𝐄𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨́𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐚 "𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐞"! 𝑳𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒄𝒉𝒓𝒚𝒔𝒐𝒑𝒚𝒓𝒂

We are excited to announce the official description of 𝐿𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑠 𝑐ℎ𝑟𝑦𝑠𝑜𝑝𝑦𝑟𝑎 , a striking new orchid species from the Andes of Ecuador!

This discovery highlights the success of the ongoing research collaboration between Ecuagenera and the Fundación Angel Andreetta, furthering our mission to document the vast biodiversity of the Pleurothallidinae subtribe.

The new species was identified from material collected in Tzachilas, Santo Domingo canton. Its name, 𝑐ℎ𝑟𝑦𝑠𝑜𝑝𝑦𝑟𝑎 , comes from the Greek for "golden" and "fire/flame," a fanciful allusion to its unique flowers.

Key Features of this Rare Miniature:

"Golden Flame" Flowers: Orange-colored flowers with petals arranged like a little flame, featuring dull orange sepals and bright orange petals.

Distinctive Leaves: This species is noted for its beautiful, orbicular (round) leaves.

Habitat: An epiphytic orchid found growing on thin branches in the Santo Domingo area, at approximately 2000 meters above sea level.

Discover the full scientific description and illustrations of this fiery miniature in Andreettana 3, pages 23-26.

https://andreettana.short.gy/pa330P