Oliver,
You wrote : "I thought that orchids had disappointingly limited general medicinal properties."
There are quite a few studies on the presumed or real medicinal properties of orchids.
Did you do some research on the subject yourself ?
You might be interested to read the following : "Recent advances in traditional plant drugs and orchids"
http://www.chinaphar.com/1671-4083/24/7.pdf
Please let us know if you (or your team working in Peru) find(s) out about the name of the Peruvian species which you mention in your post.
Regards,
Viateur
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