highly significantp < 0.001
The difference between the Shannon–Weaner diversity indices, obtained for Chaupisacha (H′) 1.29 ± 0.03 and Reventazón (H′) 1.02 ± 0.005, was highly significant (Student t -test, p < 0.001), with Chaupisacha having a greater number of species and diversity, although the density of orchids in this sector was much lower than in the La Renventazón.