Coryanthes
Reichb.f.
ko-ree-AN-theez
Gr. korys, helmet-like apical portion of the lip
30 species throughout lowland tropical America. Grows as epiphyte in ant nests in
very wet forest from sea level to 800 meters. Cultivate in intermediate conditions,
acidic, moist. Pendent inflorescences.
Species
albertinae
alborosea
balfouriana
bergoldi
bicolorata
biflora
boyi
colinata
elegantium
hunterianum
leucocorys
macrantha
macrocorys
maculata
mastersii
parkeri
picturata
punctata
sanderi
speciosa
sumnerana
trifoliata
verruclinata
wolfii