The present study aimed to inventory and elaborate descriptions and illustrations for the species of Orchidaceae found in a forest located in the southern Espírito Santo State, a region of few botanical studies, featuring a poorly known flora. During the study, 25 species were found and distributed into 21 genera. The majority of the species were epiphytic, represented by 16 species, followed by rupiculous, terrestrial, and mycoheterotrofic species. Most species flourished during the hot and humid period. Furthermore, the study revealed the presence of an endemic species and three new records for the State.
Atlantic Forest; conservation; orchids; taxonomy
