#orchids #flowers #invitrocultivation #rareorchids #orchid #entomology #colombiaexplorers #colombian #colombolife #colombiasos Documentary about Entomology and the most evolved flowers. The spell of orchids and their historical significance 00:39 Orchids have aroused admiration and passion throughout history, to the point that empires financed expeditions and hired hunters to steal them. The history of tulips, another beautiful flower, indirectly influenced the fascination with orchids in the 16th century. ✦ Exotic orchids from American colonies. 05:59 Practices inherited from the tulip market at orchid auctions The influence of Linnaeus' book on the classification of flora and fauna in the colonies ✦ Ruiz and Pavón's expeditions to Peru led to the discovery of numerous species of orchids. 15:30 Hipólito Ruiz came up with the idea of ​​naming new orchid species after patrons who provided capital. After facing challenges such as fires and lost plants, the fourth expedition recovered more than 3,000 live and dried plants. ✦ The Royal Botanical Expedition of the New Kingdom of Granada aims for national honor and scientific advancement 19:03 The viceroy of Peru authorizes the expedition and offers resources for botanical work José Celestino Mutis collects and studies orchids along the Magdalena River ✦ Humboldt applies scientific thought to the biological universe and maintains an important intellectual exchange with Mutis in Santa Fe de Bogotá. 27:18 Humboldt praises the botanical illustrations of Francisco Javier Matiz and considers him the best plant painter in history. The scientific thought and actions of Humboldt and Mutis have a lasting impact on the history of science, botany, and the independence movement of the American colonies. ✦ Humboldt and Mutis collect and classify over 20,000 plant species on the Royal Botanical Expedition 31:01 Humboldt pays tribute to José Manuel Restrepo by naming a genus of orchids after him Modern herbaria use advanced tools to collect, preserve, and identify plant species ✦ Orchid exploration and trade from Colombia to Europe and South America 43:19 Plants like cattleya and odontoglossum are shipped to Europe but end up cooking in greenhouses due to the misconception that the tropics are only warm Orchid hunters like David Bowman and Henry Chesterton embark on expeditions to find rare orchids like Josefina and Dracula Chestertoni ✦ Orchids are in the greatest danger due to the destruction of their habitat 47:18 The obsession with orchids leads to the destruction of their natural habitat Orchid collectors destroy habitats to prevent rival collectors from finding similar plants. ✦ Forest destruction and orchid mortality 56:02 Cutting down trees in rainforests to collect orchids does not cause serious damage Plants traveling in cargo holds next to boilers cause orchids to cook ✦ Growing orchids in a highly nutritious growing medium with a substrate that prevents the presence of fungi. 59:57 Using medium C formula for successful growth. Advantages of in vitro germination and transplantation in sterilized jars with nutrients for growth. ✦ Illegal trade in native flora undermines ethical and biological criteria 1:08:13 Colombia has a rich diversity of orchid species, with more than 4,200 registered and at least 1,500 that are unique to the country.