Monkey-Faced Orchid: Nature’s Whimsical Resemblance

If you’ve never seen monkey-faced orchids, you’ll definitely feel surprised or scared if  you see them in the middle of the forest.

 

 

Dracula simia is the scientific name of the monkey orchid. They are called that because their flowers are shaped like monkey faces. Photo: Flickriver.

Dracula simia is the scientific name of the monkey orchid. They are called that because their flowers are shaped like monkey faces. Photo: Flickriver.

Their scientific name consists of two parts. “Dracula” means “vampire”, because the flower has spikes like the fangs of a vampire. “Simia” means “monkey” in Latin. Photo: Flickriver.

Their scientific name consists of two parts. “Dracula” means “vampire”, because the flower has spikes like the fangs of a vampire. “Simia” means “monkey” in Latin. Photo: Flickriver .

The habitat of the monkey orchid is mountainous areas, with an altitude of 1,000 to 2,000 m above sea level. Photo: Flickriver.

The habitat of the monkey orchid is mountainous areas, with an altitude of 1,000 to 2,000 m above sea level. Photo: Flickriver .

They like open and airy spaces. Photo: Flickriver.

They like open and airy spaces. Photo: Flickriver .

They have been seen in several South American countries such as Peru, Colombia and Ecuador. Photo: Flickriver.

They have been seen in several South American countries such as Peru, Colombia and Ecuador. Photo: Flickriver .

The flowers of the monkey orchid do not bloom in a certain period. In fact, they can bloom at any time of the year. Photo: Flickriver .

The flowers of the monkey orchid do not bloom in a certain period. In fact, they can bloom at any time of the year. Photo: Flickriver .

Monkey orchid gives off an orange-like smell. Photo: Flickriver .

Monkey orchid gives off an orange-like smell. Photo: Flickriver .

Very few people successfully grow monkey orchids at home, because they are very picky about their habitat. Photo: Flickriver .

Very few people successfully grow monkey orchids at home, because they are very picky about their habitat. Photo: Flickriver .

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