Bifrenaria orchids

Bifrenaria species are pseudobulbous epiphytes or lithophytes from wet tropical regions of south-east and south Brazil, east and south Brazil and east Brazil. They occur at elevations from 1000 to 2000 metres and favour cool to intermediate temperatures. Most species are fragrant and flower mainly in spring and summer.

Twelve species and one hybrid are catalogued. Example species include Bifrenaria harrisoniae, Bifrenaria atropurpurea, Bifrenaria aureofulva, Bifrenaria tyrianthina and Bifrenaria inodora. The example registered hybrid is Bifrenaria Harrisoniae Alba.