Lankesteriana, International Journal on Orchidology, is a a peer-reviewed, diamond open-access scientific journal published by the University of Costa Rica. Founded in 2001, Lankesteriana has become a leading platform for orchid science, publishing studies on anatomy, evolution, ecology, physiology, history, and systematics. Its growing international recognition is reflected in high citation rates and inclusion in Scopus and Scimago.

The journal charges no article processing fees (APCs) or publication costs, ensuring that authors and readers worldwide enjoy free and unrestricted access to high-quality, peer-reviewed scientific knowledge in the field of Orchidaceae and related disciplines.

LANKESTERIANA maintains rigorous academic standards as a peer-reviewed journal, ensuring that only the highest quality research articles are published. Through this rigorous review process, the journal upholds its reputation for excellence and reliability, providing readers with access to credible and authoritative scientific information on orchids.

Committed to efficiency and accessibility, Lankesteriana strives to reduce publication times through its Early View section, which allows peer-reviewed papers to appear online immediately after the editorial process is successfully completed. These online-first versions are identical to their final printed version and establish the official date of publication, recorded on the front page of both the digital and printed editions. This system benefits both authors and readers by providing timely access to validated scientific research in orchid science.