The correct term is Maywa ( although maigua and maihua ) can be accepted. In quechua language means purple. It is the name of the orchid of Quito ( Epidendrum jamiesonis ) family Orchidiaceae, Flor de Christ is also called. It is located in Ecuador and Colombia ( possibly also in 41 Peru; In Botany Maywa is the name of a genus of orchids comprising about 300 species.