Purpose. Analyze the phenomenon of orchids chloroembryogeny and set its biological significance. Methods. Used standard biotechnological methods and techniques of light microscopy. Results. For the first time there are three types of orchids for seed embryos are characterized by the presence of chloroplasts. All species belong to a group Epidendroideae Lindl. Conclusion: Made a number of assumptions about the value of general biological phenomena hloroembriogenii for orchids.
Key words: orchids, chloroembryogeny, preservation, in vitro.